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Guru Purnima
India is basically a land of spiritual masters, teachers, and gurus. Behind a majority of festivals celebrated in India, the prime purpose is spiritual. Guru Purnima Festival in India is celebrated in June or July to commemorate all the great enlightened masters, gurus, and teachers who dedicated their lives to self-realization and enlightenment and spreading the light of enlightenment all around without any purpose of personal gain.
There are a few historical references associated with the day. For Hindus, the day is special as Rishi Vyasa, the author of Mahabharta was born on this day. Buddhists observe this day as Lord Buddha gave his first sermon on this day.
On this day students and disciples pay obeisance to their masters, teachers, and gurus for bringing the light of knowledge and enlightenment in their lives. In schools, the teachers and great educationists are thanked. Special gatherings are organized at schools, colleges, and universities.
This festival is celebrated in Nepal with great zeal and fervor. This day is a kind of Teachers Day in Nepal. Students offer gifts to their teachers.
Guru Purnima is a wonderful day that reminds everyone of the significance of great, self-effacing teachers, masters, and gurus in oriental culture.