Guru Purnima 2025: Date, Timings, and Significance of the Festival

July 10, 2025- The world is celebrating a very significant festival of Guru Purnima today. It embodies the respect and gratitude for all the people- Gurus, who have enlightened us in many different ways. This festival is a tribute to all the gurus, teachers, and mentors for thanking them for all they have done for us.

Guru Purnima Date and Time

Significance of the Festival

Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the brilliant man who wrote the Mahabharata and other ancient religious books, was born on Guru Purnima, a unique day. It’s an occasion to thank educators, mentors, and spiritual leaders who support their growth and learning.

Gautam Swami became the first disciple of Lord Mahavira on this day, which is why Guru Purnima is significant in Jainism. This is a day to help future generations begin their learning and success journeys by passing on leadership and information. According to Buddhism, Gautam Buddha’s first teaching in Sarnath following his enlightenment is known as Guru Purnima.

How is Guru Purnima Celebrated

Guru Purnima is a day when all the devotees rise early, take a proper bath, and then offer prayers to the Sun (Surya). All the people go to the temple to offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and more to their god and express their gratitude. Guru Purnima is a spiritual fervour and heartfelt gratitude.

Important Customs Include

• Of reciting teacher-focused shlokas and chanting the Guru Mantra.
• Presenting gurus, Brahmins, and seniors with food, clothing, and dakshina (alms).
• Taking part in meditation sessions, talks, and satsangs (spiritual meetings).
• Honouring mentors in life and the classroom, not only spiritual instructors, in keeping with the festival’s inclusive ethos.
• Serving others and giving to charity are ways to live out the compassion and selflessness that gurus teach.

Message Spread with the Festival

Guru Purnima is a special day that celebrates the teacher-student relationship, which is very important in Indian culture. The word “guru” means someone who removes darkness, and on this day, people thank those who have helped them move from not knowing to becoming wise and understanding themselves. 

This festival is not limited to any one religion. It shows how everyone needs guidance, learning, and respect. Whether it’s the teachings of a spiritual leader, a teacher in school, or a mentor in life, Guru Purnima reminds us to respect and appreciate all those who have influenced our lives.

Devotees share warm wishes and messages to show their thanks. Some common greetings are:

• “Happy Guru Purnima! May our teachers’ wisdom always lead us in the right way. ”
• “Thankful for the light of knowledge from our teachers.Happy Guru Purnima! ”
• “May our teachers’ lessons help us find our way.”
• “Thank you, dear teachers, for helping us grow.”
• “We honour the special connection between a teacher and student. “

What’s Next?

Guru Purnima 2025 reminds us of the lasting importance of guidance, thanks, and learning. People from different beliefs and backgrounds come together to show respect for their teachers, which helps build stronger relationships based on learning and spiritual growth. In today’s fast-changing world, the ideas from Guru Purnima, like looking for knowledge, showing respect for wisdom, and being thankful, are still very meaningful and encouraging. 

Next year, Guru Purnima will be on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, which is also the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha. The full moon period will start at 6:18 PM on July 28 and end at 8:05 PM on July 29.