New Delhi: The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated in countries like India, Nepal and other countries of Buddhist and Jain influence. On this day, people belonging to spiritual culture and tradition worship their spiritual preceptors or gurus and give them gifts. They visit their temples and offer them respect and seek their blessings. This year Guru Purnima falls on July 24 (Saturday) on Ashadha Purnima -- a full moon day in the month of Ashadha. Most people observe fast on this day to show their respect to their Guru and surrender to him. Fasting is a symbol of loving exchange and prayers for the long life of Guru in order to get his regular guidance. Guru Purnima Timings Purnima Tithi begins at 10:43 AM on July 23 Purnima Tithi Ends at 08:06 AM on July 24, 2021. How is Guru Purnima celebrated? People pay homage to their gurus (teachers) on this day. Some people even observe fast on this day. Guru Purnima Significance: Guru Purnima is celebrated in the honour of gurus or teachers mainly by the Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities around the world.
