Guru Purnima 2024: Date and Tithi

Guru Purnima 2024 falls on July 21st, a day dedicated to expressing gratitude and reverence to spiritual and academic teachers. This auspicious occasion is marked by the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha. The Tithi (lunar day) timings for Guru Purnima 2024 are as follows:

• Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:17 AM on July 20, 2024
• Purnima Tithi Ends: 08:23 AM on July 21, 2024

Guru Purnima 2024 – Rituals

Guru Purnima is a time-honored tradition in which disciples honor their gurus (teachers or mentors) with various rituals and ceremonies. The day is steeped in gratitude and reflection, and several rituals are performed to seek blessings and pay homage to one’s teachers.

1. Seeking Blessings: Students and disciples visit their gurus to offer their respects and seek blessings. It is believed that the blessings received on this day are especially powerful.
2. Prayers and Offerings: Devotees perform special prayers, chant mantras, and make offerings such as flowers, fruits, and sweets to their gurus. In many traditions, aarti (a devotional ritual using light) is performed.
3. Reading Scriptures: Many people read and reflect upon sacred texts, especially those written by their gurus or other revered teachers.
4. Acts of Service: Disciples often engage in acts of service, helping their teachers with various tasks as a way of showing their gratitude.
5. Meditation and Reflection: The day is also spent in meditation and reflection, contemplating the teachings and guidance provided by one’s guru.

Significance of Guru Purnima 2024

Guru Purnima holds great significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In Hindu tradition, it honors Maharishi Vyasa, the sage who authored the Mahabharata and classified the Vedas. It is also believed to be the day when Lord Shiva, the Adi Guru (first guru), began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis (seven sages).

In Buddhism, Guru Purnima is celebrated as the day when Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, India, after attaining enlightenment. This event is known as Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which means the turning of the wheel of Dharma.

In Jainism, it is marked as Treenok Guha Purnima, where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, made Indrabhuti Gautama, his first disciple.

Guru Purnima Wishes

Here are 50 heartfelt WhatsApp wishes to share on Guru Purnima 2024:

1. “Happy Guru Purnima! May your guru’s blessings always shine upon you.”
2. “On this Guru Purnima, let’s honor and thank our gurus for their invaluable teachings.”
3. “Wishing you a blessed Guru Purnima. May your path be illuminated by your guru’s wisdom.”
4. “Guru Purnima greetings to all! Let’s celebrate the guiding light of our gurus.”
5. “May Guru Purnima bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth to your life.”
6. “Happy Guru Purnima! Grateful for the guidance and wisdom of my guru.”
7. “A guru is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others. Happy Guru Purnima!”
8. “On this sacred day, let’s pay tribute to our gurus who lead us from darkness to light.”
9. “May the divine grace of your guru be with you on this auspicious Guru Purnima.”
10. “Sending you warm wishes on Guru Purnima. May you always be blessed with knowledge and wisdom.”
11. “Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for being a guiding star in my life.”
12. “On this Guru Purnima, may you find peace and contentment in the teachings of your guru.”
13. “Guru Purnima greetings! May your life be filled with love, light, and wisdom.”
14. “Wishing you a day of gratitude and reflection on this Guru Purnima.”
15. “Happy Guru Purnima! Let’s honor and thank our gurus for their invaluable teachings.”
16. “May Guru Purnima bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth to your life.”
17. “Guru Purnima greetings to all! Let’s celebrate the guiding light of our gurus.”
18. “Happy Guru Purnima! Grateful for the guidance and wisdom of my guru.”
19. “A guru is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others. Happy Guru Purnima!”
20. “On this sacred day, let’s pay tribute to our gurus who lead us from darkness to light.”
21. “May the divine grace of your guru be with you on this auspicious Guru Purnima.”
22. “Sending you warm wishes on Guru Purnima. May you always be blessed with knowledge and wisdom.”
23. “Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for being a guiding star in my life.”
24. “On this Guru Purnima, may you find peace and contentment in the teachings of your guru.”
25. “Guru Purnima greetings! May your life be filled with love, light, and wisdom.”
26. “Wishing you a day of gratitude and reflection on this Guru Purnima.”
27. “Happy Guru Purnima! May your guru’s blessings always shine upon you.”
28. “On this Guru Purnima, let’s honor and thank our gurus for their invaluable teachings.”
29. “Wishing you a blessed Guru Purnima. May your path be illuminated by your guru’s wisdom.”
30. “Guru Purnima greetings to all! Let’s celebrate the guiding light of our gurus.”
31. “May Guru Purnima bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth to your life.”
32. “Happy Guru Purnima! Grateful for the guidance and wisdom of my guru.”
33. “A guru is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others. Happy Guru Purnima!”
34. “On this sacred day, let’s pay tribute to our gurus who lead us from darkness to light.”
35. “May the divine grace of your guru be with you on this auspicious Guru Purnima.”
36. “Sending you warm wishes on Guru Purnima. May you always be blessed with knowledge and wisdom.”
37. “Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for being a guiding star in my life.”
38. “On this Guru Purnima, may you find peace and contentment in the teachings of your guru.”
39. “Guru Purnima greetings! May your life be filled with love, light, and wisdom.”
40. “Wishing you a day of gratitude and reflection on this Guru Purnima.”
41. “Happy Guru Purnima! Let’s honor and thank our gurus for their invaluable teachings.”
42. “May Guru Purnima bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth to your life.”
43. “Guru Purnima greetings to all! Let’s celebrate the guiding light of our gurus.”
44. “Happy Guru Purnima! Grateful for the guidance and wisdom of my guru.”
45. “A guru is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others. Happy Guru Purnima!”
46. “On this sacred day, let’s pay tribute to our gurus who lead us from darkness to light.”
47. “May the divine grace of your guru be with you on this auspicious Guru Purnima.”
48. “Sending you warm wishes on Guru Purnima. May you always be blessed with knowledge and wisdom.”
49. “Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for being a guiding star in my life.”
50. “On this Guru Purnima, may you find peace and contentment in the teachings of your guru.”

Celebrate Guru Purnima 2024 with gratitude and reverence, honoring the teachers and mentors who have illuminated your path with wisdom and knowledge.