‘We bow in reverence to our gurus’: PM Modi’s greets on Guru Purnima

New Delhi, July 16 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on Guru Purnima, saying it is a day to bow to the 'gurus' who have played an important role in shaping society.

"On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, we bow in reverence to all our gurus who have played an important role in inspiring, moulding and shaping our society," he tweeted.

सभी देशवासियों को गुरु पूर्णिमा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

On the auspicious day of #GuruPurnima, we bow in reverence to all our Gurus who have played an important role in inspiring, moulding and shaping our society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 16 July 2019

Guru Purnima is observed to revere spiritual teachers and leaders, and express gratitude for the role played by them.

It is observed on full moon day (purnima) across India and Nepal. — PTI