Guru Purnima 2023: Date, Timings, History, Rituals and Significance

Guru Purnima 2023: Guru Purnima holds an immense significance among Hindus as it is one of the most important day in Sanatan Dharma. This day is celebrated to commemorate the importance of Guru or teacher. People worship Guru on this auspicious day. As per Drik Panchang, Guru Purnima is celebrated on Purnima Tithi (Full Moon Day) in the month of Ashadha. This year, Guru Purnima is being celebrated today, on July 3, 2023.

Guru Purnima 2023: Date and Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - July 2, 2023 - 08:21 PM
Purnima Tithi Ends - July 3, 2023 - 05:08 PM

Guru Purnima 2023: Significance

Guru, the one, who shows the right path. Guru is the person, who always enlighten the world with their teachings and knowledge. He encourages us to walk on a path of light and always try hard to bring us out of our illusions and thoughts. Without his guidance, it’s difficult to remove the darkness which comes our way, here darkness means confusion and lack of knowledge.

He contributes to make us become a good human being and teaches about humanity. Sometimes he is the spiritual Guru, who enlighten our life with the deepest knowledge of spirituality. To lead a good life, one must have a Guru in life.

Most of the time we get confused about the right path, which we need to follow so in that case you must take guidance and blessings from your mother and father as they are the first Guru’s and they never show you a wrong path.

Guru Purnima 2023: History

As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that one of the most famous sage and the son of sage parashar was born on this auspicious day. According to the scriptures, he was divine child who was aware of all the Kaal’s - Bhoot Kaal, Vartamaan Kaal and Bhiavishya Kaal ( Past, Present and Future).

He edited the Vedas into four parts as he knew that people would become spiritually and religiously inactive and to spread the knowledge easily he edited that. That’s the reason he is known as an ancient Guru and this day is also celebrated as Vyas Purnima.

Guru Purnima 2023: Rituals

1. Wake up early in the morning and take blessings from your father, mother and elder siblings by touching their feet.
2. After taking bath, offer prayers to Lord Surya.
3. Worship Lord Ganesha as he is the one who is the giver of knowledge and wisdom.
4. In case you have spiritual Guru, must visit to show your gratitude, take blessings by touching the feet.
5. Offer clothes, shoes, fruits and Dakshin on this auspicious day of Guru Purnima.
6. Recite Guru Mantra.

Guru Purnima 2023: Shloka

1. Guru Gobind Dau Khade Kake Laagu Paye, Balihari Guru Aapno Govind Diyo Bataye..!!2. Guru'r Brhama Guru'r Vishnu Guru'r Devo Maheshwara,Guru's Sakshaat Par Brahma Tasmaye Shri Guruve Namah..!!
Guru Purnima 2023: FAQs

1. When is Guru Purnima?Guru Purnima is going to be celebrated on Purnima Tithi i.e., July 3, 2023.
2. How Guru Purnima is celebrated?People take blessings from all the Guru's including mother and father and show their gratitude.
3. Who is the first Guru in your life?First Guru can only be your mother and father who always show you the right path and remove darkness from your life.