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20 or 21 July? When is Guru Purnima, know the date and auspicious time

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Guru Purnima 2024: In Hinduism, the position of Guru is equal to that of God. Guru has a great contribution in showing the right path in life, so Guru should always be respected. To give respect, worship and importance to Guru as God, every year the day of Ashadh Purnima is celebrated as Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is a very auspicious day to respect all the Gurus.

The Guru takes his disciple out of the darkness of ignorance and leads him towards the light of knowledge. The Guru has a special contribution in giving the right direction to life. On this day, along with the Guru, one should also worship his elders. But people are confused about the date of Brihaspati Purnima in July. If you are also confused whether Guru Purnima is on 20th July or 21st July, then let us tell you that this year the festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 21st July, Sunday.

The Purnima Tithi will begin on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 5:59 pm, which will end the next day, July 21, at 3:46 pm. As the Udayatithi is valid, Ashadha Purnima or Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 21.

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On the day of Guru Purnima, chant this mantra “Gurubrahma Guruvishnu Gururdevo Maheshwarah Guru sakshat Parabrahma Tasmay Shreeguruve Namah”.

This year there will be many yogas on Guru Purnima and on this day there will also be Sarvarth Siddhi, Ravi, Preeti and Vishkumbh Yoga. The auspicious time for Puja will be from 7:19 am to 12:27 pm. Moonrise time is 7:38 pm.

On the day of Guru Purnima, one should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and worship Lord Vishnu and Ved Vyas, the author of the Vedas. On this day, touch the feet of the gurus and seek their blessings and donate according to your capacity.