<span style="color: #222222;">Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated today. The festival is dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers.<br />''<br />'' On this occasion, people remember and pay their gratitude to Gurus who guide and shape their lives with their wisdom and blessings.<br />''<br />''Lord Buddha had given his first sermon on this occasion after achieving enlightenment under the bodhi tree. Lord Buddha had travelled to Sarnath from Bodhgaya and had given his sermon on the full moon day. Thus, the followers of Buddha worship him on this day.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on Guru Purnima. In a tweet, Mr Modi said this is a day of expressing gratitude to all exemplary Gurus who have inspired, mentored, and taught people so much about life. He said Indian society attaches immense importance to learning and wisdom. He hoped that the blessings of Gurus take India to newer heights.<br />''<br />''The Prime Minister also greeted people on the occasion of Ashadha Purnima. He recalled the noble teachings of Lord Buddha and reiterated commitment to realize his enlightened vision of a just and compassionate society.</span><br />