Guru Purnima day is thought to be auspicious for seeking the blessings of Ved Vyasa, who is considered to be the ''Maha Guru''. His blessings are believed to dispel the darkness of ignorance and usher in the light of knowledge.
Hindus celebrate Guru Purnima also as ''Vyasa Puja''.
Mantras are chanted to venerate the Maha Guru and seek his blessings.
Devotional songs and hymns are chanted throughout the day. The Guru Gita, a
holy text, is also recited in memory of the Maha Guru. Flowers and gifts are
offered and ''prasad'' is distributed, sometimes called as ''charanamritha''.
In some ashrams, a puja of sandals is conducted, believing it to be that of Sage Ved Vyasa. Others visit their own spiritual gurus and rededicate their lives and spiritual paths to them.Fellow disciples are also given respect on this day, as the ''Guru Bhai' which honors each person's spiritual journey and sees them and oneself as One with the Guru and the Divine.Some also start their spiritual journey or studies on this day by giving an offering called 'deeksha' to their gurus.
VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA, RANGAT, MIDDLE ANDAMAN
celebrated “Guru Purnima” at our school
on 20th July and at Gram
Panchayat,Parnashala , Rangat on 21st
July 2024 .Students, parents, villagers, other dignitaries & well
wishers witnessed the program in the
presence of Sushri Varsha Bujone , Secretary , Vivekananda Kendra
Vidyalayas, Andaman . At the set, the
program was inaugurated by lightening
the lamp followed by Prayer &
bhajans. The secretary welcomed the gathering & spoke on the importance
of the day of “Guru Purnima” celebration in Vivekananda Kendra . The “OM”
Stickers were distributed among the general public. Altogether 150 people witnessed the program. At last prashad was
distributed among all.
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