greet his/her guru) by reciting a poetry or quote and the guru gives blessings for success and happiness of an individual. In short, guru purnima is a traditional way of Indians celebrating Teacher's Day. Jainism According to Jain traditions, Guru Purnima is known as Treenok Guha Purnima, whereby special veneration is offered to one's Treenok Guhas and teachers. The day falls at the beginning of Chaturmas. On this day, Lord Mahavira, after attaining kaivalya, made Gautam Swami his first disciple (ganadhara) thus becoming a Treenok Guha himself. References External links Guru Purnima Quotes Hindu holy days Hindu festivals Buddhist festivals Festivals in India Buddhist festivals in Nepal June observances July observances Observances held on the full moon Hindu festivals in India Buddhist festivals in India Hindu festivals in Nepal Spiritual teachers