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as the Adi Guru or original guru taught containing fresh fruits and sweetened
the seven rishis who were the seers of curd. Most households also follow a strict
the Vedas. In the Yoga Sutras, Ishvara vegetarian diet on Guru Purnima, eating
as Pranava or Om is said to be the Adi delicacies like Khichdi, Poori, Choley,
Guru of Yoga. Lord Buddha was said to Halwa and sweets like Soan Papdi, Barfi,

have delivered his first sermon on this day Laddoo, Gulab Jamun and other fried
at Sarnath, reflecting the power of this and sweet treats.
sacred time.”
Guru Purnima has the importance of
It is also important to know that Vishnu puja attached to it. ‘Vishnu
Purnima is also an auspicious festival Sahatranam’ also known as the thousand
for Buddhists, as it is popularly believed names of Lord Vishnu is also recited on
that Lord Buddha gave his first sermon this day. If one wants to observe Guru
on this auspicious day. That is why, the Purnima then one needs to be in sync with

day is also known as Buddha Purnima. the self and channelize one’s energies
No matter what religion you follow, what towards obtaining blessings from the
culture you have been born and brought Guru as well as in meditation.
up in, Buddha’s teachings are universal
and all can observe it.

On the occasion of Guru Purnima temples
distribute Prasada and Charnamrita,

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