Guru Purnima draws devotees across UP; Ayodhya, Prayagraj witness huge gatherings

July 29, 2026 12:19 PM

Guru Purnima draws devotees across UP; Ayodhya, Prayagraj witness huge gatherings

Thousands of devotees across Uttar Pradesh celebrated Guru Purnima with religious fervour on Wednesday, taking holy dips in sacred rivers, offering prayers at temples and participating in special rituals. Major pilgrimage centres, including Ayodhya and Prayagraj, witnessed large gatherings as devotees paid homage to their spiritual teachers. In Ayodhya, devotees thronged Mani Ram Das Chhawani, where Mahant Kamalnayan Das initiated followers into discipleship. A Mangal Aarti was also performed a...

‘Guru, along with imparting knowledge, instils positive energy’: PM Modi greets nation on Guru Purnima

July 29, 2026 9:14 AM

‘Guru, along with imparting knowledge, instils positive energy’: PM Modi greets nation on Guru Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Purnima, paying tribute to India's Guru-disciple tradition and underscoring the role of teachers in imparting knowledge, values and positive energy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Heartiest congratulations to all fellow citizens on Guru Purnima. The Guru, along with imparting knowledge, instils positive energy in their disciples, educating them with noble thoughts and refined values. Le...

PM Modi pays tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, extends Guru Purnima greetings and calls for enthusiastic participation in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

July 26, 2026 8:16 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, extends Guru Purnima greetings and calls for enthusiastic participation in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former President and Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, extended greetings ahead of Guru Purnima, and urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in this year's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day. Addressing the nation during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister remembered Kalam as an inspiring teacher who motivated generations of young Indians...

People throng temples across India on occasion of Guru Purnima

July 10, 2025 10:01 AM

People throng temples across India on occasion of Guru Purnima

People across India thronged temples and ashrams on Thursday to celebrate Guru Purnima, a sacred occasion dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic mentors. Marked by deep reverence and spiritual fervour, the day holds a special place in Indian tradition, as it acknowledges the guiding light of gurus in one's journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains, Guru Purnima—also known as Vyasa Purnima—commemorates the birth anniversary of Sage Ved...

Prime Minister Modi wishes countrymen as nation celebrates Guru Purnima

July 10, 2025 8:58 AM

Prime Minister Modi wishes countrymen as nation celebrates Guru Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Thursday on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. The day, deeply rooted in Indian tradition, honours the pivotal role played by gurus in guiding individuals from ignorance to enlightenment. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of Guru Purnima." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted citizens on the auspicious day, high...