Guru Purnima

Mathura and Vrindavan are packed with the disciples and devotees on this day. Millions of disciples from every corner of the country descend to this town to pay their tribute to their Gurus. Many a times, the disciples also give their teachers a palanquin ride and take their Blessings. They shower them with praises, love and respect and spend time with them. The disciples and devotees also take Parikrama (round) of the Govardhan Hill. Govardhan Parwat is supposed to be a form of Shri Krishna so they consider it a virtuous ritual to take Parikrama. They take Bath in the Manasi Ganga Kund to pay their respect to Govardhan and earn rewards. Guru Purnima is celebrated every year in the month of July.