Guru Purnima 2020: Guru Purnima, Buddh Purnima
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Grahan Date, Time, What To EatThis year Guru Purnima falls on 5th July 2020. Guru
Purnima 2020: Guru Purnima, Buddh Purnima And Chandra Grahan Date, Time, What
To EatGuru Purnima 2020: Guru Purnima is a day meant in honour of teachers
Highlights
Guru Purnima falls on 5th July this yearBuddh Purnima would
also be celebrated on 5th JulyThis year Guru Purnima coincides with lunar
eclipse
Hindus around the world are gearing up to celebrate Guru
Purnima, a day meant to commemorate teachers, mentors and guides. Guru Purnima
is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals and it is celebrated on Purnima
(full moon day) in the month of 'Ashadha'. On this day, disciples remember
their guru (Sanskrit word for teachers) and God and pay their gratitude. This
year Guru Purnima falls on 5th July 2020. Incidentally, Lunar Eclipse (or
Chandra Grahan) also falls on the same day, but this Grahan would not be
visible in India.
(Also Read: Chandra Grahan 2020: Lunar Eclipse 2020 July
Date, Time In India, Should You Avoid Eating?)
Date And Significance Of Guru Purnima
On 5th July 2020, Hindus would be celebrating Guru Purnima.
In ancient times, a 'Guru' occupied a very important place in society. Much
before the advent of western-style of education, disciples took to 'Gurukuls'
to complete their education, wherein they learnt the value of knowledge and
discipline from their Gurus. They not only studied there but also stayed there
through their growing up years. Ancient scriptures like Mahabharata and
Ramayana are filled with instances of the special bond between a teacher and
his disciple or Guru and Shishya.
Guru Purnima is also a significant festival for Buddhists.
It is believed that Lord Buddha, who gave up his kingdom and throne in seek of
'Moksha', gave his first sermon on this auspicious day that is also known as
Buddha Purnima by a few.
It is believed that the writer of great epic Mahabharata, saint Vyasa was also born on this day, hence, it is also called Vyasa Purnima sometimes.
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