Guru Purnima 2020: Guru Purnima, Buddh Purnima And Chandra Grahan Time, Significance, What To Eat

Hindus around the globe are celebrating Guru Purnima at present (fifth July 2020), a day meant to commemorate lecturers, mentors and guides. Guru Purnima is likely one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals and it’s celebrated on Purnima (full moon day) within the month of ‘Ashadha’. On this present day, disciples keep in mind their guru (Sanskrit phrase for lecturers) and God and pay their gratitude. This 12 months, by the way, Lunar Eclipse (or Chandra Grahan) additionally falls on the identical day, however this Grahan wouldn’t be seen in India.

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Date And Significance Of Guru Purnima

Hindus are celebrating Guru Purnima at present (on fifth July 2020). In historical occasions, a ‘Guru’ occupied a vital place in society. Much earlier than the appearance of western-style of schooling, disciples took to ‘Gurukuls’ to finish their schooling, whereby they learnt the worth of information and self-discipline from their Gurus. They not solely studied there but additionally stayed there via their rising up years. Ancient scriptures like Mahabharata and Ramayana are full of cases of the particular bond between a trainer and his disciple or Guru and Shishya.

Guru Purnima can be a major competition for Buddhists. It is believed that Lord Buddha, who gave up his kingdom and throne in search of ‘Moksha’, gave his first sermon on this auspicious day that’s also referred to as Buddha Purnima by a couple of.

It is believed that the author of nice epic Mahabharata, saint Vyasa was additionally born on this present day, therefore, additionally it is referred to as Vyasa Purnima typically.

Purnima Tithi begins at 11:33 am July 4

Purnima Tithi finish at 10:13 am on Jul 5 (Source: Drikpanchang.com)

What Should You Eat And Avoid; Are There Special Dietary Rules For Guru Purnima?

Since the in the beginning ‘Guru’ amongst Hindu is God, folks get up early and pray to God on this auspicious event and search his blessings, in addition to thank their Gurus. In ashrams and monasteries, some disciples chant prayers for the Gurus. In temples, a candy providing of charnamarita and particular prasadam is obtainable to guests. Since it’s a Purnima, some folks additionally observe ritualistic fasts or chorus from consuming heavy and non-vegetarian meals, they go for a light-weight sattvik fare full of khichdi, halwa, papad, kheer and so forth.

Happy Guru Purnima 2020 to all!