Sanatan Dharma

Guru Purnima, a significant Hindu festival, is dedicated to expressing reverence for one's teachers and gurus. Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July), it is a day for students to honor and pay homage to their spiritual and academic teachers. The festival holds special significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and a revered sage in Hindu tradition. The origins of Guru Purnima can be traced back to ancient times when disciples would gather to seek blessings from their gurus and demonstrate their gratitude. Maharishi Ved Vyasa, credited with classifying the Vedas into four sections (Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva) and composing the epic Mahabharata, is considered one of the greatest gurus. On this day, devotees remember and honor him for his immense contribution to Hindu scriptures and his role as a guiding light in spiritual teachings. The festival is marked by various rituals and c