Guru Ravidas Jayanti is an important festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a great saint, poet and social reformer. In 2025, his 648th birth anniversary will be observed on February 12, which falls on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh. This day is marked by prayers, devotional songs and special gatherings to honor his teachings of equality, love and devotion.
According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Ravidas Jayanti falls on the full moon day of the Magh month. The important timings for 2025 are:
Guru Ravidas was born in 1377 CE in Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He is also known as Raidas, Rohidas and Ruhidas. He came from a humble background but become one of the most respected saints of the Bhakti movement. His teachings were focused on equality, love and devotion to God. Many of his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikkism.
One of his most famous disciples was Meera Bai, a Rajput princess and poet, who considered Guru Ravidas as her spiritual guide.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm by his followers. The main highlights of the celebration include:
The biggest celebration takes place at the Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir in Varanasi, the place where Guru Ravidas was born. Devotees from different parts of the country gather there to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Guru Ravidas’s teachings focus on love, equality and devotion. Here are some of his most inspiring quotes:
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