Guru Purnima 2021: Know Date, Tithi And Shubh Muhurat Of Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima 2021: On 24 July 2021, the festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month. On this day there is a Jupiter transit in Aquarius zodiac
Guru Purnima 2021, July 24: The festival of Guru Purnima is considered to be sacred and holy as per Hinduism. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to the Gurus or the preachers who guide someone spiritually and morally. As per Hinduism, the place of Guru in life is considered to be supreme.
On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Guru's are shown respect, and blessings are obtained from them. According to the belief, the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month is called Guru Purnima.
End Of Ashadh Month
According to the Panchang, the month of Ashadh will end on Saturday, 24 July 2021. Shravan will begin after this month. The Shravan month is also called the month of Sawan.
Guru Purnima, Shubh Muhurat
Guru Purnima: July 24
Start of Purnima Tithi: July 23, Friday at 10:43 am.
Completion of Purnima Tithi: 24th July, Saturday at 08:06 am.
Jupiter Transit In Aquarius
On Saturday, 24 July, Jupiter will be in the Aquarius sign. Jupiter i.e, Jupiter will be retrograde in Aquarius. Also, according to panchang Uttarashada Nakshatra and Vishkumbh Yoga will remain on this day. Vishkumbh Yoga will last till 6 past 12 in the morning, after which Preeti Yoga will be formed.
Significance Of Guru Purnima
The festival of Guru Purnima is a day to pay respect to the gurus. Without Guru, attainment of knowledge is not possible. Darkness is dispelled only by knowledge.
On Guru Purnima bathing and donating in the holy river is considered to be special.
The birthday of Maharishi Vyas of the author of Mahabharata is also celebrated on this day.