Guru Purnima represents the date on which Lord Shiva as the Adi Guru or original guru taught the Seven Rishis and seers of the Vedas.This reflects the fact that Shiva is Omkara and all the higher teachings arise out of Om as the Divine Word and cosmic sound vibration and its Yoga Shakti...
the Buddha also delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. He also attained enlightenment on this day. Hence, the festival is also called Buddha Purnima. Guru Purnima falls on the full moon day in Ashada month (July-August). On this holy day,...