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Guru Purnima 2002 Date — Wednesday, July 24, 2002

When is Guru Purnima in 2002? Guru Purnima 2002 falls on Wednesday, July 24, 2002.

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 — 2001 to 2005
YearDate & day
2001Thu, 5 July 2001
2002Wed, 24 July 2002
2003Sun, 13 July 2003
2004Fri, 2 July 2004
2005Thu, 21 July 2005

Hindu festivals around Guru Purnima 2002