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Guru Purnima 2001 Date — Thursday, July 5, 2001

When is Guru Purnima in 2001? Guru Purnima 2001 falls on Thursday, July 5, 2001.

Observance: Guru Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Vyasa's birthday — gratitude to guru who dispels darkness of ignorance.

How it is celebrated

Paduka puja of guru, Vyasa puja, satsang, offering dakshina.

Puja timing

Morning puja to guru paduka and Vyasa.

Foods & offerings

Sattvic prasad; charnamrit.

Rituals

  1. Worship guru with flowers and paduka.
  2. Chant Guru Stotram.
  3. Offer seva and dakshina.

Guru Purnima dates by year

When is Guru Purnima — 2000 to 2004
YearDate & day
2000Sun, 16 July 2000
2001Thu, 5 July 2001
2002Wed, 24 July 2002
2003Sun, 13 July 2003
2004Fri, 2 July 2004

Hindu festivals around Guru Purnima 2001