Guru Purnima is celebrated annually on the Full Moon day during the month of Ashadha (June or July) according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. The festival is dedicated to spiritual and academic gurus and on the occasion, people offer their respect to their mentors, teachers, and guides.
The festival first originated when Gautam Buddha, a few days after achieving enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Gautam Buddha had his first sermon to his five disciples in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. In the following years, Hindus and Jains started commemorating this day by paying respect to their gurus.
Guru Purnima Date And Time
Guru Purnima Date 2023 - July 3
Guru Purnima Shubh Muhurat - 08:21 PM (July 2) To 05:08 (July 3)
The occasion is celebrated across the country with utmost enthusiasm. Astrologically, the day holds a lot of significance. Many people indulge in spiritual activities on this day and complete their yearly rituals in honour of their gurus or teachers. We spoke to our astrologer Dr Aarti Dahiya about the festival and she shared that since Guru Purnima falls on the Full Moon day, following some remedies can bring auspicious results.
Guru Purnima Astro Remedies
Aries
If you fall under the Aries zodiac sign, go to a temple and donate yellow coloured clothes or sweets to the needy.
Taurus
Worship Lord Krishna on this day and read the Bhagvata Gita. Donate some food and money to those in need.
Gemini
Meditate your Guru mantra on this day. It is a good idea to surprise your guru with some gifts. If you don't have a guru, worship Lord Vishnu on this day.
Cancer
Visit a temple on this day and light a lamp in front of your guru's picture or idol. Chant your guru mantra and worship Lord Vishnu.
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Leo
You should donate to the education space according to your financial abilities. You can go to an educational institute and spend some time with kids.
Virgo
On this day, you should clean your workspace. Offer water to the moon at night.
Libra
You will get auspicious results if you spend time with your family on this day. Also, do visit a religious place and take blessings of the almighty.
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Scorpio
Meditate your guru mantra and feed those in need. Plan a special surprise for your guru and give them something very dear to them.
Sagittarius
This Guru Purnima, you should travel to a religious place. Worship Lord Vishnu and offer bhog to them.
Capricorn
Worship Moon on this day and chant your guru mantra.
Aquarius
On this day, you should spend some time with your guru. This will bring you happiness and prosperity.
Pisces
It is just the right time to connect with your spiritual side and pray to the almighty. Touch your guru's feet and seek their blessings.
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