Guru Purnima, a sacred festival honoring teachers and spiritual guides, will be celebrated on July 10, 2025. The day is marked by rituals, gratitude, and reverence for gurus who illuminate the path of knowledge and dharma.
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Guru Purnima 2025: A Day to Honor the Guiding Light of Wisdom
Guru Purnima, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, will be observed on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) of the Ashadha month, Guru Purnima is a day dedicated to expressing gratitude to spiritual teachers, mentors, and guides who shape our lives through knowledge and wisdom.
The day holds deep significance not only in Hinduism but also in Buddhism and Jainism. On this auspicious occasion, devotees honor their gurus through rituals, offerings, and special prayers.
Date and Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timing)
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Guru Purnima 2025 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Purnima Tithi Begins: 08:37 AM on July 9, 2025
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Purnima Tithi Ends: 09:11 AM on July 10, 2025
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Best Time for Guru Puja: Early morning on July 10 during Brahma Muhurat and after sunrise
Spiritual and Historical Significance
Guru Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the legendary sage who composed the Mahabharata and classified the Vedas. Thus, the day is also called Vyasa Purnima in his honor.
In the yogic tradition, this day is especially significant as it is believed that Lord Shiva became the first guru (Adi Guru) and imparted knowledge to the Saptarishis (Seven Sages). In Buddhism, Guru Purnima is celebrated to commemorate the first sermon delivered by Lord Buddha after attaining enlightenment.
How Is Guru Purnima Celebrated?
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Guru Puja: Devotees perform rituals at ashrams, temples, or homes, offering flowers, fruits, and dakshina to their gurus or portraits of spiritual masters.
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Spiritual Discourses: Many organizations host satsangs, meditation sessions, and talks on the importance of the guru in one’s spiritual journey.
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Observing Vrat (Fasting): Some devotees observe a fast or consume only satvik food to purify the body and mind.
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Students and Disciples: Academic students honor their teachers with traditional gestures of respect, especially in Indian gurukul-style institutions.
Why Is Guru Purnima Important Today?
In a fast-paced, information-driven age, Guru Purnima serves as a reminder of the eternal value of wisdom, character, and spiritual discipline. Whether it’s a schoolteacher, parent, or spiritual master, a guru is someone who dispels darkness (ignorance) and brings enlightenment.
This day offers an opportunity for introspection, gratitude, and renewed dedication to one’s learning path — be it spiritual or intellectual.
