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Guru Purnima or Vyasa Purnima holds great cultural significance as it is an opportunity to show our respect for our teachers and mentors who have moulded us into what we are today.
1. After a refreshing bath in the morning, touch the feet of your teachers, worship their images, and offer incense, flowers, fruits, and camphor, to start Guru Purnima celebrations.
2. Prayers are offered throughout the day and annual resolutions are taken to move forward in their spiritual journey.
3. You can observe a fast for the whole day or just stay silent – a practice that is known as Maun Vrat.
4. You may listen to or study the teachings of your teachers, to learn more about life – one of the most wonderful ideas for Guru Purnima celebrations.
5. Clothes and food are offered to the needy as well as the sadhus and sanyasis.
6. Sansangs can be hosted at your home or in your housing society to worship your teachers.
7. You can offer gifts to your gurus. Some popular gift ideas include sweets, dry fruits, flowers, and silver items, as a part of Guru Purnima celebration ideas.
8. For those doing Vishnu Puja, recite Vishnu Sahatranam, that is, the 1000 names of lord Vishnu, as a mark of respect to your gurus – one of the most beautiful Guru Purnima celebration ideas.