Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022: 16 February is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. This year is the 645th birth anniversary of Ravidas Ji. This time Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being celebrated across the country on Wednesday, 16 February 2022. Guru Ravidas Ji was a very popular saint during his time.
On this day the followers of Sant Ravidas gather in large numbers at his birthplace. Then bhajan-kirtan is performed on it. Sant Ravivas Ji was a person of a very religious nature. He always used to be absorbed in the devotion of God. Along with being devoted to the devotion of God, he also discharged his social and family duties very well. He taught everyone to love. For this reason, he was called Sant Ravidas by following the path of devotion. His teachings are inspiring even today.
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Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022 Tithi
The Purnima Tithi start on February 15, 2022, at 21:42
The Purnima Tithi end on February 16, 2022, at 22:25
How is this day marked?
- On this day the followers of Guru Ravidas recite Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji and perform aarti.
- Followers take a dip in the holy river and offer prayers in temples dedicated to the saint.
- Its grandest celebration is seen in the Shri Guru Ravidas Janmasthan temple of Varanasi.
- Nagar Kirtan is the main attraction here.
- Prasad or langar are also offered.
- The birth anniversary of the saint is celebrated especially in North India.
History of Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas ji was born on Magha Purnima. This is the reason why his birth anniversary is celebrated on Magha Purnima according to the Hindu calendar.
Guru Ravidas was born in 1377 at Manduadih in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He was an Indian mystic, poet, social reformer, and spiritual leader. During the Bhakti movement, he made remarkable contributions in the form of devotional songs, verses, spiritual teachings. 40 poems are written in his Adi Granth. It is a holy scripture of Sikhism.
Guru Ravidas Ji actively opposed the caste system. His view was to promote communal harmony and spiritual freedom. He always supported equality. The birthplace of Ravidas Ji holds special significance for all his followers. He was also Mira Bai’s spiritual guide.
