Vijayawada: Vidyashri Vikas Vahini organised Guru Purnima celebrations and the Lokaguru Puraskara presentation ceremony at Sarvottama Grandhalayam here on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering, he lauded the activities of Vidyashri Vikas Vahini and appreciated its efforts in promoting educational, literary and cultural values in society. Retired Andhra Loyola College professor Dr MC Das spoke on the significance of Guru Purnima, describing it as an auspicious occasion dedicated to expressing gratitude to gurus and upholding the timeless guru–shishya tradition. The prestigious Lokaguru Puraskaram was conferred on noted writer and General Secretary of the Telugu Rachayitala Sangham, Dr GV Purnachandu, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Telugu literature. The felicitation ceremony was presided over by eminent Telugu litterateur and President of the Pramukha Telugu Rachayitala Sangham, Guttikonda Subbarao.