In Pics | Indian politicians celebrate Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima is an auspicious festival dedicated to our teachers and mentors. The day is observed to honour their contribution and guidance in our lives to make them better. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha. From UP CM Yogi Adityanath to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, here's how Indian politicians celebrated the day.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde pays respects to Anand Dighe on the occasion of Guru Purnima, at Shiv Sena Shakha, in Thane. Credit: PTI Photo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Vijay Sampla and others attended an event at Dera Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan on the ocassion of 'Guru Purnima', in Jalandhar. Credit: PTI Photo

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated the eve by washing the feet of an elderly worker of BJP, in Nalbar. Credit: Twitter/@himantabiswa

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers to Guru Gorakshanath and the gurus of the Nath Panth in Gorakhpur. Credit: Twitter/@GorakhnathMndr

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with his cabinet colleagues and others pay tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray at his memorial on Guru Purnima, in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar with Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan pays tribute to former Maharashtra chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan on Guru Purnima, in Karad, Maharashtra. Credit: PTI Photo