Guru Purnima is an religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus.

It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.

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This festival is traditionally observed to honour one's chosen spiritual teachers or leaders

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On this day, people worship their gurus and express gratitude.

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It is believed that the day commemorates the birth of a sage who edited the Vedas and spread knowledge.

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it is believed that there was a sage named Parashar and his son was born on this auspicious day who was aware about all the kaals i.e. bhootkaal, vartmaan kaal and bhavishya kaal.

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Not only your Guru will help you in the spiritual journey but will also guide you in your household life

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It is also known as Vyasa Purnima

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