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JE Lifestyle Desk: Guru Purnima is a special day which is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across the country. The occasion of Guru Purnima holds immense significance and is celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha of the Hind calendar. It is an important festival during which the disciples worship their Gurus. Guru Purnima is also known as ‘Vyaas Purnima’ and the festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa, the author of the epic Mahabharata.

Guru Purnima 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat

This year, the special occasion of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 03 (Monday) across the country. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi will begin at 04:51 PM on July 02 and will end at 01: 38 PM on July 03, 2023.

Guru Purnima 2023: Significance

Guru Purnima or Vyaas Purnima is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary author of Mahabharata, Ved Vyas. This day is observed by worshipping our gurus, who have played an integral role in shaping our morals, values and life. Guru refers to a spiritual guide who enlightens disciples with his knowledge and teachings. According to popular beliefs, on this special occasion, prayers reach Mahaguru directly, and his blessings evade the darkness and sorrows of his disciple’s life.

Guru Purnima 2023: Mantras

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheshwara
Gurur Sakshaat Par Brahma
Tasmay Shri Guruve Namah

Chaitanya Shashwatah Shanto
Vyomatito Niranjana
Bindunada Kalateetah
Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah

Guru Purnima 2023: Puja Vidhi

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, devotees should wake up early in the morning, clean their homes, take a bath and wear clean and fresh clothes. Now, offer flowers and garlands to Guru Ved Vyas and then pay a visit to your own Guru. Seek the blessing of your guru and offer your prayers to all deities. According to Buddhism, on this Lord Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon. Therefore, they conduct an event named ‘Uposatha’,