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The festival of Guru Purnima holds a very sacred and special place in Sanatan tradition and Indian culture. This auspicious day is an opportunity to show respect, reverence and gratitude towards our teachers, mentors and guides. According to the Vedic calendar, Guru Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Ashadha month. This auspicious festival this year 29 July 2026 Will be celebrated.
According to religious beliefs, on this day Maharishi Vedvyas ji, the author of the great book Mahabharata and Vedas, was born. Therefore this festival is also known as ‘Vyas Purnima’. It is mentioned in the scriptures that worshiping and respecting 5 types of Gurus especially on the day of Guru Purnima brings happiness, peace, wisdom and spiritual progress in life.
Let us know who are those 5 Gurus whose blessings are considered very fruitful on this day:
1. Mother (first teacher of life)
In the scriptures, mother is considered the first teacher of the child. It is the mother who teaches the child to speak, walk, distinguish between right and wrong and the basic values of life.
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How to respect: On the day of Guru Purnima, first of all, after waking up in the morning, touch the feet of your mother and seek blessings. Express your gratitude by giving them clothes of their choice or a gift. With the blessings of mother, one gets security and everlasting happiness in life.
2. Father (teacher who teaches duty and struggle)
The father teaches the child to face the challenges of the world, hard work, discipline and discharge his duties.
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How to respect: On this day, touch the feet of your father and seek his blessings. Honor them by applying Roli Tilak, garlanding them or giving them gifts. Father’s blessings pave the way for success in life.
3. Guru (teacher) who gives education
Teachers who teach us in school, college or any art-skill take us out of the darkness of ignorance and take us towards the light of knowledge and make us capable of earning a livelihood.
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How to respect: Express gratitude to your teachers and professors on Guru Purnima by meeting them in person or through phone/message if you are far away. Respecting the Guru leads to progress in intelligence and career.
4. Spiritual Guru (Guru who gives initiation)
Spiritual Guru is the lamp who introduces man to God and leads the mind on the path of peace and salvation.
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How to respect: On this day, go to the ashram or place of your initiation guru and chant the mantras given by him. Get his blessings by worshiping his feet or giving donations as per your capacity.
5. Maharishi Vedvyas and Tridev
Since Guru Purnima is mainly Vyas Purnima, it is considered mandatory to worship Jagatguru Maharishi Vedvyas ji on this day.
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How to worship: Light a lamp in front of the picture or idol of Maharishi Vedvyas ji. Along with this, one must worship Lord Dattatreya (who is considered the first Guru in Sanatan tradition), Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.