Guru Purnima 2025: Honoring the Guiding Lights of Our Lives
Hyderabad | July 10, 2025 – Guru Purnima, one of the most spiritually significant days in Indian tradition, will be celebrated across India tomorrow, July 11, 2025. This full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha is dedicated to expressing gratitude to one’s gurus or spiritual teachers who guide us through the journey of life.
📜 What is Guru Purnima?
Guru Purnima is a day to honour and pay respects to teachers, mentors, spiritual masters, and guides — anyone who has shared wisdom and helped shape our thoughts and life. The word Guru is derived from Sanskrit:
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"Gu" means darkness
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"Ru" means remover
A Guru is therefore seen as one who removes ignorance and enlightens the soul.
🙏 Why is Guru Purnima Celebrated?
The day holds deep historical and spiritual significance:
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📚 In Hindu tradition, it is believed that Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and compiler of the Vedas, was born on this day. Hence, it is also called Vyasa Purnima.
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🧘 In Buddhism, this is the day Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment.
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🌿 In yogic tradition, it is said to be the day when Lord Shiva became the Adi Guru (first guru) and began imparting knowledge to his disciples.
🕉️ How is Guru Purnima Observed?
Across India, people celebrate Guru Purnima through prayers, gratitude, and spiritual reflection. Here's what many devotees do on this sacred day:
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Offer prayers to teachers and spiritual gurus
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Visit temples, especially those dedicated to saints and sages
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Fasting or taking simple sattvic food
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Chanting mantras and reading scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita
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Attend satsangs, yoga sessions, or spiritual discourses
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Students may offer flowers, sweets, or small gifts to their teachers
In many schools and institutions, Guru Purnima is also celebrated as Teachers’ Day in traditional form.
🏙️ Hyderabad Celebrations
Temples in Hyderabad, including ISKCON, Chilkur Balaji, and spiritual ashrams, are expected to host special pujas and discourses. Devotees will likely gather in large numbers, especially in the early morning and evening hours.
Many yoga centers and meditation groups in the city have planned group meditations and online events for those who can’t attend in person.
🪔 Final Thought
In today’s busy life, we often forget those who molded us. Guru Purnima is not just a ritual—it’s a reminder to be humble and grateful. Whether it’s a school teacher, a spiritual guru, or even a parent — tomorrow is the perfect day to say:
“Thank you for lighting the path.”
Stay tuned to TodayInCity News for updates on local events and spiritual gatherings.
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