Guru Purnima 2017

The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima by Hindus.The word Guru is derived from two words, 'Gu' and 'Ru' . The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness.This day is celebrated in the sacred memory of the great sage Vyasa, the ancient saint who compiled the four Vedas, wrote 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata.

Gururbrahmaa gururvishnuh gururdevo Maheswarah
Guruh-saakshaat parambrahma tasmai shrigurave namah

“Guru is creator Brahma; Guru is preserver Vishnu; Guru is also the destroyer Siva and he is the source of the Absolute. I offer all my salutations to the Guru”.

The Hindu spiritual Gurus are revered on this day by remembering their life and teachings.Vyasa Puja is held at various temples, where floral offerings and symbolic gifts are given away in his honour and that of the cosmic satguru.In India, Guru Purnima is celebrated at various ashrams, especially with much grandeur at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. The day is celebrated here on a grand scale with devotees coming from various parts of the country.

GURU PURNIMA IN SHIRDI :

Guru purnima is celebrated in shirdi with great devotion. People from all over Country rush to shirdi for Saibaba's blessings.Celebrations will be continued for three days in shirdi,they believe Saibaba as their sadguru in kaliyuga.

2017 Date : 9th July, Sunday.