According to Hindu Mythology, Guru Purnima puja was performed based on a traditional story. That day there was Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa who was the author of Mahabharata. This day is also known as Vyasa Purnima. He had so much knowledge during his times and was known as Vedic hymns. He divided his Veda which his Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. So he gave knowledge of these Vedas and then it is called Guru Purnima.
Another mythology according to yogic is that was the day of the birth of Adi Guru. This story is thousands of years back. On the Himalayas, there was a yogi. His origin was unknown. He was extraordinary so people gathered around him. Due to his powers, some people ran away from him. But seven men were there. They pleaded with him to give some experience to them for powers. At first, he refused them but when they didn’t want to go from there he gave them an elementary step. After the sadhana of 84 years, the yogi looked at them again. He was very much pleased to see that they were enriched with powers and used properly in that step. On the next day which was a full moon day yogi became the guru of those seven men. That Adiyogi became the Adiguru of those men. Those seven then became Saptrishi and spread the knowledge all over the world. So Guru Purnima is celebrated after that day.
Significance of Guru Purnima Puja
It is a festival which is dedicated to academic teachers. This festival is celebrated to give thanks to teachers. This gives respect to Gurus. On this day the Guru means our teachers are more active and promise to perform very well in future. The word guru is derived from two words, gu and ru. So in Sanskrit, gu means darkness and ru means remover of that darkness. Therefore finally it means the guru is there to remove darkness. According to the Hindu calendar, this falls on full moon day in the month of (June-July). This festival is very important for Indian academics. This puja is performed by Hindus and Buddhists.
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When is Guru Purnima this year
21st July Sunday will be celebrated as Guru Purnima in 2024 year and, In 2025, it will come on 10th July Thursday. In 2026, it will occur on the 29th of July Wednesday. 18th July 2027 Sunday will be observed as Guru Purnima.
Process of Vrat Puja Vidhi
First, take a bath early in the morning. Then make Prasad for puja, can make aate ka halwa or Kasar and some other sweets. Make Charnamrat also. Offer fruits and flowers to Guru Idol or Lord Vishnu. Recite Guru Mantra and hear Katha from Pandit or old and knowledgeable. people.
Benefits of Guru Purnima Puja
This festival is celebrated by Hindus in honour of Vyasa Guru who was the greatest guru of Hindus. In honour of Saptrishi also this day is celebrated. By this puja, people worship their Guru and gain valuable knowledge.
Mantra for Puja
Guru Prayer
“Guru brahmaa guru vishnuh
guru devo maheshvarah
guru saakshaat parabrahma
tasmai shree gurave namah”
