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Guru Purnima 2026: According to the Panchang, the holy festival of Guru Purnima is being celebrated today on 29th July 2026. This day is considered to have special importance in Hindu religion. On the occasion of Guru Purnima, disciples respect their Guru, seek his blessings and show respect to him for showing the right path in life. According to religious beliefs, the blessings of a Guru are considered the greatest wealth of life, because a true Guru not only imparts knowledge but also shows the person the path to understand the difference between right and wrong. Let us understand it in simple language.

Why is Guru's blessings considered special on Guru Purnima?

guru purnima The tradition of taking blessings of Guru on this day is considered to be centuries old. It is believed that the blessings of Guru bring positive energy in life and inspire a person to move towards his goal. A Guru not only gives bookish knowledge to his disciple, but also gives him the understanding to deal with difficult situations in life. For this reason, Guru's blessings are considered greater than wealth. Money can fulfill many needs of life, but right knowledge and good values ​​help a person to take right decisions throughout his life. This is why receiving the blessings of Guru on Guru Purnima is considered very auspicious.

Why is Guru considered like God?

Guru has been given a very high position in Sanatan tradition. Guru is the person who shows the path of knowledge by taking us out of the darkness of ignorance. When a person does not get the right direction in his life, then Guru guides him and shows him the way to move forward. According to religious belief, by the grace of Guru, knowledge, wisdom and self-confidence increases in a person's life. The Guru explains his disciple's mistakes and inspires him to become a better person. Therefore, there has been a tradition of giving respect to Guru like parents and God.

Importance of taking blessings of Guru on Guru Purnima

On the day of Guru Purnima, after taking bath in the morning, it is considered auspicious to remember the Guru and seek his blessings. People whose Guru is present with them can touch his feet and take blessings. At the same time, if someone's Guru is far away or is not in this world, then he can remember him mentally and resolve to follow the path shown by him. On this day, there is a tradition of gifting clothes, fruits, sweets or any important item to the Guru as per one's devotion. However, the greatest respect for a Guru is not just giving a gift, but applying the knowledge and teachings given by him in one's life.

Why is Guru's blessings greater than wealth?

Guru's blessings are considered the greatest wealth because it helps in giving a person the right direction in life. If you have money today, it may be less tomorrow, but knowledge and values ​​are such things that remain with a person throughout his life. A good guru teaches the disciple how to maintain patience in difficult times, how to avoid ego when success comes and how to stand up again after failure. This learning makes a person strong in life.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country's largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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