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Guru Purnima 2005 Date — Thursday, July 21, 2005

When is Guru Purnima in 2005? Guru Purnima 2005 falls on Thursday, July 21, 2005.

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 — 2004 to 2008
YearDate & day
2004Fri, 2 July 2004
2005Thu, 21 July 2005
2006Tue, 11 July 2006
2007Mon, 30 July 2007
2008Fri, 18 July 2008

Hindu festivals around Guru Purnima 2005