Happy Guru Purnima 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Messages & Greetings to Share with Your Teacher!

Guru Purnima is celebrated in various parts of India and Nepal. The festival is celebrated on Purnima, also known as the full moon day, in the month of June–July (the Hindu month of Ashadha), according to the traditional Hindu calendar. Guru Purnima is celebrated to honour and express gratitude towards scholarly or spiritual teachers and gurus who positively influence a person's life by providing knowledge, wisdom and guidance.

In Sanskrit, the word “guru” means “spiritual guide” or “teacher.” Since teachers play an important role in shaping people’s lives, the festival paves the way for disciples to pay homage and offer respect to their gurus.

Here you will find everything you need to know about Guru Purnima timings, along with wishes and messages to send to your gurus.

Guru Purnima Tithi 2024 Timings

This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Sunday, July 21. Here are the timings according to Drikpanchang:

• Purnima Tithi begins – 5:59 PM on 20th July 2024
• Purnima Tithi ends – 3:46 PM on 21 July 2024
• Sunrise: 6:12 AM
• Sunset: 7:18 AM

10 Wishes for Guru Purnima

Your blessings made our life beyond imagination. I thank you and wish you a very happy Guru Purnima.

You are the only one who illuminated my path by removing the darkness of my ignorance. Happy Guru Purnima Guruji.

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I bow to you, my Guru, for imparting to me immense wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Happy Guru Purnima.

My light has been rekindled by a spark from you. I am deeply grateful to you for having ignited the flame within me. Happy Guru Purnima.

Thank you for enriching my life and broadening my horizons. Without you, many aspects of my life would have remained unexplored. Happy Guru Purnima.

Thank you for giving us more than we could ever wish for and more than we deserve. Happy Guru Purnima.

To all those who have given us some knowledge, we are honored and grateful for your presence in our lives. Happy Guru Purnima.

Wherever I am, whatever good exists in me is largely due to you. Happy Guru Purnima.

Thank you for teaching me so many things about life and guiding me by being the brightest light. Happy Guru Purnima.

Your blessings have enriched my life. Thank you and I wish you a happy Guru Purnima.

10 Messages of Guru Purnima

• “When the disciple is ready, the Guru appears.” – Gautama Buddha
• “Just as a lamp dispels darkness, so knowledge acquired from a Guru dispels ignorance.” – Adi Shankaracharya
• “Gurus are like candles that burn to give light to others.” – Swami Vivekananda
• “The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Maheshwara; the Guru is the Supreme Being.” – Swami Vivekananda
• “A true guru challenges you, inspires you, and helps you become the best version of yourself.” – Dalai Lama
• “A guru is not someone who gives you answers, but someone who lights a fire within you to find your own answers.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
• “The words of a guru are like seeds. Plant them in your heart, nurture them with devotion, and watch your soul blossom.” – Mata Amritanandamayi
• “The greatest gift a guru can give is to awaken the seeker’s inner guru.” – Mooji
• “A guru is not someone who holds a torch for you. He is the torch.” – Sadhguru
• “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry

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1. May the teachings and blessings of your Guru always remain with you in life. May you flourish in your life and rise higher than ever before through the guidance of your Guru.
2. A guru guides you on the right path and helps you navigate the labyrinth of life. I bow down to the one who has taught me the right way of life. Guru, you have been my role model.
3. He who has wisdom has power in his hands, he who is blessed with the words of his teacher will be a natural leader in life. It is your words that have propelled me to higher levels of success. I wish to thank you for everything on this special day.
4. Good teachers impact not just for a year but for a lifetime.
5. May you shine throughout your life, Guru. May your wisdom change lives, Guru. You are my light and I thank you for your dedication. Happy Guru Purnima.
6. In my world of ignorance, you guided me to live rightly, you guided me to the blessed path of life. Today I thank you for being my Guru, happy Guru Purnima.
7. I send you my warmest wishes on Guru Purnima. May you continue to learn, grow and be guided by the teachings of your guru.
8. As we celebrate Guru Purnima, let us remember and honour the profound impact our gurus have had on our lives. We wish them a blessed day filled with reverence and gratitude.
9. I wish you a blessed Guru Purnima filled with gratitude, reverence and deep respect for your guiding light.