Guru Purnima 2022

Guru Purnima is a most auspicious day of celebration, honouring and expressing our deep gratitude for the immense blessing of the Guru. The word ‘Guru’ means ‘the dispeller of darkness’ and such a one is a light unto this world.

supermoon over George Washington Bridge - Edgewater NJ

The most auspicious time for the Purnima Tithi will begin from 4 am (morning) on 13 July, 2022 and end at 12:06 pm (afternoon) on 14 July, 2022. Full Moon day or Purnima that occurs in the Hindu month, Ashadha. 

celestial grace

Guru Purnima is upon us once again. Signifying the Guru-shishya tradition - the succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Vedic culture and spiritual belief. Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to their guru.

This year, Guru Purnima is celebrated on the 24th of July. According to the Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi begins at 10:43 am on July 23 and will end on 08:06 am on July 24.

traditional guru–disciple relationship

Students of Indian classical music and Indian classical dance, which also follow the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.

divine inspiration

OMG late post. . . . again. . . .for shame. 

Manhattanhenge Summer Solstice
Grand Central Station NYC - July 13

wonder | wander | women had a good reason though. We were in the throes of packing Mahala's stuff for her return back to the UK after a glorious month of togetherness in the US. 

Last day at our NYC apartment, July 16

OK ok - on with the show then. Let us get on with the next highlight of our lives.