Jammu, July 26 -- Guru Purnima, also known as Vyas Purnima, is one of the sacred and spiritually significant festivals in Indian culture. It is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July). The festival will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, July 29. It is dedicated to expressing reverence, gratitude, and respect towards, mentors, spiritual guides and Gurus who illuminate the path of knowledge and wisdom. The festival derives its name from Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the great sage who compiled the Vedas, authored the Mahabharata and composed several Puranas. Therefore, this auspicious day is observed as Vyas Purnima in his honour.
Guru Purnima is not merely a religious observance but celebration of the ...