The Guru Purnima - July 7, 2009

The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as Guru Purnima, an auspicious occasion to celebrate the guru. This year it falls on July 7.

Guru Purnima is a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa, the guru of gurus and 'father of our scriptures'. All Hindus are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata.

Learn more about its significance and how to celebrate this auspicious moment.

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