According to Hindu custom, the festival of Guru Purnima is held to commemorate Ved Vyasa's birth.
The Mahabharata and the 18 puranas are believed to have been composed by him as well.
On the day of Guru Purnima, followers offer Pujans and make prayers to their individual Gurus in order to banish the shadows from their lives. It is similar to performing pooja for a deity.
On the day of Guru Purnima, followers offer Pujans and make prayers to their individual Gurus in order to banish the shadows from their lives. It is similar to performing pooja for a deity.
This holiday is also observed by Buddhists as a way of honoring Lord Buddha.
This holiday is also observed by Buddhists as a way of honoring Lord Buddha.
They claim that it was on this day that the Lord Buddha preached at Saranath after leaving Bodhgaya with his five disciples.
They claim that it was on this day that the Lord Buddha preached at Saranath after leaving Bodhgaya with his five disciples.
Farmers think it's necessary to worship on this day because it's like asking God for rain so they can have a successful crop that year.
Farmers think it's necessary to worship on this day because it's like asking God for rain so they can have a successful crop that year.
On this day, the Gurus, who serve as the community's leader and compass, are honoured among Hindus.
On this day, the Gurus, who serve as the community's leader and compass, are honoured among Hindus.
The practice of "Padapuja," in which the followers clean the sage's or the Guru's sandals, is practiced in many ashrams throughout India. During this period, a lot of classical music and recitations are performed.
The practice of "Padapuja," in which the followers clean the sage's or the Guru's sandals, is practiced in many ashrams throughout India. During this period, a lot of classical music and recitations are performed.
Many people enroll in spiritual instruction with their Guru on this day. In Hinduism, this is also known as "Diksha."
Many people enroll in spiritual instruction with their Guru on this day. In Hinduism, this is also known as "Diksha."
To show their love for their Guru, the disciples observe a fast on this day. Buddhism also adheres to this principle.
To show their love for their Guru, the disciples observe a fast on this day. Buddhism also adheres to this principle.
This festival in the Jain religion commemorates the day Gautam Swami became Lord Mahavira's first follower.
This festival in the Jain religion commemorates the day Gautam Swami became Lord Mahavira's first follower.
Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists all commemorate it as a holiday in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists all commemorate it as a holiday in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Purnima will begin on July 12 at 2:35 a.m. As a result, Guru Purnima will be observed on July 13th.
According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Purnima will begin on July 12 at 2:35 a.m. As a result, Guru Purnima will be observed on July 13th.