Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima because it simply marks the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa, the author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The annual celebration of Guru Purnima is celebrated with great excitement and ceremony throughout the country. Gurus are thought to be extremely important in influencing a person’s life by fostering knowledge, morals, and spiritual guidance. In our lives, teachers and gurus play a significant role. So, this is a day set aside to honor all the spiritual teachers and gurus who have led us on the right path in life. They lead us with their wisdom and life lessons, they teach us from our mistakes, and they simply help us in living a moral and ethical life. The auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima honors the gurus who have served as our life’s guides of light.