Vyasa Puja, also known as Guru Purnima, is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to teachers or gurus and is celebrated with great devotion. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day, also known as Purnima, in the Hindu month of Ashadha, corresponding to June or July in the Gregorian calendar. According to Drikpanchang, the full moon day during Ashadha month is known as Vyasa Puja day, and as per tradition, this day is reserved for Guru Puja or the worship of Gurus. Vyasa Puja 2024 falls on July 21, a Sunday. In this article, we bring you Vyasa Puja 2024 shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, rituals and significance to honour your gurus on Guru Purnima.

Vyasa Puja 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat

Vyasa Puja 2024 is celebrated on July 21. The Vyasa Purnima tithi will begin at 05:59 PM on July 20 and end at 03:46 PM on July 21, 2024.

Vyasa Puja Vidhi and Rituals

1. On this day, disciples offer Puja or pay respect to their Gurus. Gurus are the spiritual guides who enlighten disciples by their knowledge and teachings.

2. Devotees perform a special puja dedicated to their gurus.

3. This involves offering flowers, fruits, and other offerings to the guru or their image.

4. Many people observe a fast and engage in prayers and meditation to seek the blessings of their gurus.

5. In some educational institutions, teachers are honoured by students who express their gratitude through various cultural programs and ceremonies.

Vyasa Puja Significance

Vyasa Puja is deeply rooted in the Indian cultural heritage, celebrating the value of education and the importance of teachers in society. Vyasa Puja is not only a day to honour Sage Vyasa but also all teachers and gurus who contribute to the intellectual and spiritual development of individuals. Guru Purnima is a day dedicated to paying respects and expressing gratitude to one's spiritual and academic teachers, recognising their important role in guiding and offering wisdom.

Vyasa Puja is also known as Vyasa Purnima and this day is commemorated as the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa. Veda Vyasa was the author as well as a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The festival upholds the teacher-student tradition, highlighting the transmission of knowledge and spiritual teachings from the guru to the disciple.

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