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Guru Purnima 2024: Devotees Gather At Haridwar to Take a Holy Dip on the Sacred Occasion | ABP News

Guru Purnima 2024 holds significant importance in Hinduism, celebrated on the full moon day of Ashadha, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This auspicious day is dedicated to honoring and paying respects to the great sage Vyasa, who is revered as the author of the epic Mahabharata and the compiler of the Vedas. Vyasa, also known as Ved Vyasa, is credited with imparting the knowledge of the four Vedas and composing several Puranas, making him a central figure in Hindu tradition. Consequently, Guru Purnima is also referred to as Vyasa Purnima. Devotees observe this day by offering prayers and performing rituals to express gratitude and reverence for their spiritual teachers and guides, recognizing their pivotal role in the preservation and transmission of divine knowledge. The day is marked by gatherings at sacred places, where devotees take part in religious ceremonies and spiritual activities, reinforcing their connection to their faith and spiritual lineage. 

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