Guru Purnima July 5

Guru Purnima 2020: "Even though my parents are not here with me today, but their blessings and teachings will always remain with me," wrote Sanjay

Guru Purnima 2020: The July full moon, on the same day as lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan on Sunday, is interesting because of the many names attached to it. In India it is Guru Purnima, one of the most revered days of the year.

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Sunday, July 5 is significant as lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan and Guru Purnima takes place on the same day. This lunar eclipse will be a penumbral eclipse and most of us may not be able to see as the moon will be below the horizon.

Guru Purnima is one of the most auspicious days observed to pay respect and remember one's guru or teacher. It is celebrated on the full moon day in Ashadh, the third month of the Hindu calendar. On Sunday, July 5, Guru Purnima coincides with Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse.

Guru Purnima 2020: In India the day has always been very special for the guru-shishya parampara or the unique relationship between a teacher and his student. Guru Purnima is on July 5. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima after Veda Vyasa, who wrote the epic Mahabharata.

Guru Purnima 2020: On this day, devotees worship their spiritual gurus and visit temples to seek blessings. Most people observe fast on this day and do pujas at home in appreciation of their gurus. In ashrams and monasteries, prayers are recited by the students in honour of their gurus.

Guru Purnima 2020: "Even though my parents are not here with me today, but their blessings and teachings will always remain with me," wrote Sanjay

Guru Purnima 2020: The July full moon, on the same day as lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan on Sunday, is interesting because of the many names attached to it. In India it is Guru Purnima, one of the most revered days of the year.

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Sunday, July 5 is significant as lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan and Guru Purnima takes place on the same day. This lunar eclipse will be a penumbral eclipse and most of us may not be able to see as the moon will be below the horizon.

Guru Purnima is one of the most auspicious days observed to pay respect and remember one's guru or teacher. It is celebrated on the full moon day in Ashadh, the third month of the Hindu calendar. On Sunday, July 5, Guru Purnima coincides with Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse.

Guru Purnima 2020: In India the day has always been very special for the guru-shishya parampara or the unique relationship between a teacher and his student. Guru Purnima is on July 5. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima after Veda Vyasa, who wrote the epic Mahabharata.

Guru Purnima 2020: On this day, devotees worship their spiritual gurus and visit temples to seek blessings. Most people observe fast on this day and do pujas at home in appreciation of their gurus. In ashrams and monasteries, prayers are recited by the students in honour of their gurus.