Guru Purnima: Celebrating the Guru

The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. All Hindus are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata. On the occasion of Guru Purnima which falls on July 18, learn more about its significance and how to celebrate this auspicious moment.