Guru Purnima 2025: Honouring the Guiding Light

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jul 10, 2025

A Day of Reverence

Guru Purnima is a Hindu festival to honour Gurus and mentors — a day to thank those who guide us from ignorance to knowledge.

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When Is Guru Purnima 2025?

Guru Purnima falls on July 10, 2025. Purnima Tithi: July 10, 1:36 AM – July 11, 2:06 AM. Moonrise: 7:20 PM.

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Celebrating Ved Vyas Jayanti

Guru Purnima also marks the birth of sage Ved Vyas, author of the Mahabharata, whose wisdom shaped Hindu philosophy and tradition.

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The Role of a Guru

A Guru dispels darkness and illusion, guiding us with truth, clarity, and righteousness on the path of self-awareness.

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Parents as First Gurus

If you don’t have a spiritual Guru, look to your parents. They are your first teachers—nurturing you, shaping values, and guiding you with love.

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Spiritual Practices

On Guru Purnima, devotees pray to the Sun, offer gratitude to Gurus, worship Ganesha, and take part in rituals like hawan and temple visits.

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Acts of Gratitude

On Guru Purnima, people thank Gurus and parents with gifts like clothes, sweets, and dakshina to honour their love and guidance.

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Chanting Powerful Mantras

Devotees chant mantras like “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” and “Om Gram Greem Grom Saha Guruve Namah” to seek wisdom and honour their Guru.

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Sacred Shlokas

Verses like “Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu…” and “Guru Gobind dou khade…” reflect the Guru’s divine role in guiding both worldly and spiritual life.

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The Essence of the Day

Guru Purnima isn’t just a ritual—it’s a tribute to those whose wisdom lights our path. Take a moment to thank your guiding lights today.

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