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Guru Purnima Celebrations

10 July 2025

"Gu means darkness, Ru means dispeller. One who dispels your darkness is a Guru." — Sadhguru

Significance of Guru Purnima

The word “Guru” in Sanskrit is translated as “dispeller of darkness.” A Guru dispels a seeker’s ignorance, allowing him to experience the source of creation within. The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when seekers offer the Guru their gratitude and receive his blessings. Guru Purnima is also considered an especially beneficial day for Yogic practices and meditation. 

Sadhguru says, “It is on this day, for the very first time in the history of humanity, that human beings were reminded that they are not a fixed life. If they are willing to strive, every door in the existence is open.” 

You are warmly invited to join the celebrations in person at Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in Tennessee, Isha Yoga Center in LA, select city centers nationwide or online. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join online.

 Open to all ages 8+

Ways to Attend

Isha Institute of Inner-sciences

  • Spend the day in a consecrated space and meditate at Adiyogi: The Abode of Yoga and Linga Bhairavi Abode.  

  • Trigun offering and Adiyogi sutras are available at the Abode.  

  • Celebrations start at: 6 PM CT followed by Dinner. 

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Isha Yoga Center LA

  • Start Time: Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM PT

  • End Time: Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9:15 PM PT

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City Centers

  • Join the celebration at a City Center near you!

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  • Guru Purnima Live with Sadhguru

  • July 10 at 8:30 AM CT

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Sadhguru Arpanam - July 4th - 10th

This year, a special sadhana 7 days prior to Guru Purnima called Sadhguru Arpanam, has been offered to help us make this Guru Purnima a live experience within us. 

Details:

  1. Sadhana can be accessed from Sadhguru App

  2. Sadhana includes Guru Pooja, Mahamantra chanting, Bhakti Sadhana, and Ekam Nityam Chant

  3. It will also include Shambhavi Mahamudra for those who have completed Inner Engineering

Annadanam

Traditionally, offering food to spiritual seekers was considered the most supreme offering which is known as Annadanam. This ancient practice is a spiritual path in itself, and many beings down through the ages have attained to wonderful states by offering food to one and all. Even if you are not able to attend in person, food can be offered on your behalf through your contribution for Annadanam. You can also invite your family and friends to participate in the Annadanam process.

Celebrate Guru Purnima at Linga Bhairavi Abode at Isha Institute - July 9th

Purnima Pooja is a grand celebration at Linga Bhairavi with an elaborate Abhishekam and a lively offering of music and dance, creating an explosive atmosphere. Open to anyone age 7+. Seating is limited. Early registration is recommended.

Purnima Pooja - Kutumbam: There is also a special opportunity for up to 4 family members to be seated inside the curtains and witness the entire Abhishekam in close proximity to Devi. Their names will be kept at Devi’s feet throughout the process and participating families will receive a consecrated Devi form to take home. 

Kutumbam can also be booked for those unable to come and participate. Prasadam will be sent after the process.