Guru Purnima 2024: Is Guru Purnima on July 20 or 21? Know the exact date and timing here

Guru Purnima is an important festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. Falling on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha, this special day is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to spiritual and academic teachers, known as Gurus. In 2024, Guru Purnima will be observed on July 21st. This occasion holds deep significance across various traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, each celebrating in unique ways to pay homage to their Gurus. With rituals, prayers, and acts of devotion, Guru Purnima serves as a reminder of the invaluable guidance and wisdom that teachers provide in our lives. This year, the date of Ashadha Purnima starts on July 20th and ends on July 21st. People are now confused regarding the exact date of Guru Purnima as a result of this. Should Guru Purnima be celebrated on July 20th or July 21st? Know the correct date and timings here:

Correct Date of Guru Purnima 2024

According to the Hindu calendar, the important date of Ashadha Shukla Purnima for Guru Purnima begins at 5:59 PM on July 20th and ends at 3:46 PM on July 21st, News18 reported. The valid date is the one on which the sunrise occurs. The sunrise on the Ashadha Purnima date will be at 5:37 AM on July 21st. Therefore, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Sunday, July 21st. The correct date for Guru Purnima 2024 is July 21st.

Ashadha Purnima Bath and Donation on Guru Purnima

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On Guru Purnima, the Ashadha Purnima bath and donation will be observed. You can take a bath during the Brahma Muhurta between 4:14 AM and 4:55 AM. If you cannot bathe during this time, you can do so after sunrise. After bathing, donate items related to the moon according to your capacity. However, the fast of Ashadha Purnima will be observed a day earlier, on Saturday, July 20th.

Auspicious Time (Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga) on Guru Purnima 2024

This year, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is occurring on the day of Guru Purnima. This yoga will start at 5:37 AM and will last until 12:14 AM the next day. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is considered one of the most auspicious yogas for doing good deeds.

Additionally, Preeti Yoga will begin at 9:11 PM on that day. Uttarashada Nakshatra will be present from morning until 12:14 AM. The moon will be in Sagittarius until 7:27 AM and then move into Capricorn. July 2024 festival calendar

Auspicious Timings on Guru Purnima 2024

The auspicious time (Abhijit Muhurat) on Guru Purnima will be from 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM. Vijay Muhurat will be from 2:44 PM to 3:39 PM, and Amrit Kaal will be from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.

Guru Purnima history

According to Hindu mythology, one of the most revered sages, and the son of Sage Parashar, was born on this auspicious day. Known for his divine knowledge, he was aware of the past, present, and future. He edited the Vedas into four parts, anticipating that people would become less spiritually and religiously active, making the knowledge more accessible. This is why he is celebrated as an ancient Guru, and this day is also known as Vyas Purnima.

Guru Purnima 2024: Rituals

• Wake up early and take blessings from your parents and elder siblings by touching their feet.
• After bathing, offer prayers to Lord Surya.
• Worship Lord Ganesha, the giver of knowledge and wisdom.
• If you have a spiritual Guru, visit them to show gratitude and seek blessings by touching their feet.
• Offer clothes, shoes, fruits, and donations on this special day.
• Recite the Guru Mantra.

Guru Purnima 2024: Shlokas

• "Guru Gobind Dau Khade Kake Laagu Paye, Balihari Guru Aapno Govind Diyo Bataye..!!"
• "Guru'r Brhama Guru'r Vishnu Guru'r Devo Maheshwara, Guru's Sakshaat Par Brahma Tasmaye Shri Guruve Namah..!!"

Guru Purnima 2024: FAQs

Q. When is Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Purnima Tithi, on July 21, 2024.

Q. How is Guru Purnima celebrated?

People take blessings from all Gurus, including their parents, and show their gratitude.

Q. Who is the first Guru in your life?

The first Guru in your life is your mother and father, who always guide you and remove darkness from your life.