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Guru Purnima is celebrated on the first full moon (Purnima) after the summer solstice in the month of Ashadha (the fourth month of the year, beginning on 22 June and ending on 22 July) according to the Hindu calendar. Guru Purnima is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to spiritual and academic teachers, known as gurus, it is an auspicious and significant festival followed by Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. In the oldest beliefs, it is believed that the day marks the first transmission of the Yogic sciences from Lord Shiva (The Adi yogi or first yogi) to his disciples, the ‘Saptarishi’, which means ‘seven sages’. After receiving their knowledge from the Adi Guru or the first guru the Saptarishis carried his teachings. Every spiritual process on the planet draws from the spine of knowledge created by Adiyogi.

India is a culture and tradition-rich country and can also be called the land of festivals. Throughout the year, numerous auspicious days are observed in the country. Out of the many festivals that are celebrated in India, the Lohri festival is the first. It is a very vibrant festival that arrives on the 13th of January every year. Lohri is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus in North India but mainly by the farming communities. They thank the Sun God, Surya Dev for a good harvest and pray for a lush crop in the coming year. The festival marks the beginning of a new financial year for the farmers. It is a festival that stands as a symbol of unity, faith, and togetherness. It is a reminder of the fact that light always prevails in darkness. As you travel down South, it takes the form of Pongal in the state of Tamil Nadu. There is a lot more to know about the Lohri festival. Let’s find out.