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The celebration is marked by ritualistic respect to the guru, Guru Puja.
Updated : Jul 31, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended Guru Purnima greetings to everyone.
"Guru Purnima greetings to everyone," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers.
Guru Purnima greetings to everyone. गुरु पूर्णिमा पर हार्दिक शुभकामनायें!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2015
The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh of the Hindu calendar is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima.
The celebration is marked by ritualistic respect to the guru, Guru Puja.