When is Guru Purnima? Know the correct date, auspicious time and 5 surefire and great remedies to remove ‘Guru Dosh’ from the horoscope.



In the Sanatan tradition, the place of the Guru is considered higher than God, because it is the Guru who takes the disciple out of the darkness of ignorance and takes him towards the light of knowledge and truth. The full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month is celebrated as Guru Purnima or ‘Vyas Purnima’. According to mythological beliefs, on this auspicious date, the author of the four Vedas and the great sage Maharishi Vedvyas was born. This day is the best opportunity to express gratitude towards your spiritual gurus, teachers and parents and seek their blessings. Guru Purnima Tithi and Auspicious Time of Puja According to the astrological calendar, Ashadh Purnima Tithi will start at 06:18 pm on 28th July and will end at 08:05 pm on 29th July. Following the rules of Udayatithi, the main festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 29th July (Wednesday) only. Auspicious Puja Muhurta (July 29): 05:41 am to 09:05 am (best for bathing, donation and Guru Puja) Amrit Muhurta: 07:22 am to 09:04 am Abhijeet/Vijay Muhurta: 02:43 pm to 03:37 pm 5 surefire ways to remove ‘Guru Dosh’ from the horoscope If Devguru is in your horoscope. If Jupiter is in a weak position or ‘Guru Dosh’ is formed, then due to this there are continuous obstacles in education, marriage, money and career. The day of Guru Purnima is considered to be most fruitful for strengthening the planet Jupiter. Do these 5 measures on this day: Donate yellow things: After bathing on the day of Guru Purnima, donate gram pulses, turmeric, gram flour, saffron, bananas and yellow clothes to any poor, needy person or temple. By this one gets the special blessings of Devguru Brihaspati. Chant the Guru Mantra: On this day, chant the mantra ‘Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah’ or ‘Om Grin Grin Graun Sah Gurve Namah’ 108 times with a rosary of Tulsi or turmeric. This calms the mind and increases intellectual capacity. Apply saffron or turmeric tilak: Starting from Guru Purnima, apply saffron or pure turmeric tilak on the navel, forehead and behind both the ears every day. By doing this, luck starts favoring you and respect increases. Worship of banana tree: On this day, mix a little turmeric and gram dal in water and offer it to the root of the banana tree. Light incense and lamp and revolve around it 7 times. This remedy is especially considered a panacea for early marriage and marital happiness. Take blessings of elders and gurus: On the day of Guru Purnima, touch the feet of your real Guru, teachers and elders in the house (parents, grandparents) and seek their blessings and gift them yellow clothes or sweets. According to the scriptures, there is no better astrological solution than respecting living gurus.