The Hindu month of Ashad (July-August)
The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. Guru Purnima (IAST: Guru Pur?ima, sanskrit: is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists. On this day, disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (Spiritual Guide). It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat,…...