Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Purnima Tithi, Significance, Rituals and Celebrations

Guru Ravidas Jayanti will be observed on February 5 this year. The day commemorates the birth of the famous Bhakti Movement saint. This year marks the 646th anniversary of the birth of the great poet, social reformer, and spiritual figure. In modern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, he is revered as a Guru.

Guru Ravidas' birthday is commemorated on Magh Purnima, the day of the full moon in the month of Magh, according to the Drik Panchang.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti Significance

Guru Ravidas, also known as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas, was born in Mandhuadhe, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 1377 C.E. His devotional songs and verses left an indelible mark on the Bhakti Movement. According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Ravidas was born on Magha Purnima. As a result birth anniversary is celebrated on Magha Purnima. According to records, there is some disagreement about Ravidas' exact birth date, with some scholars believing that he was born in the year 1399.

Ravidas was a disciple of Sant Kabir and the founder of the Ravidassia religion. Mirabai was his pupil. His birthplace is now known as Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan, and it is a major pilgrimage site for Guru Ravidas' followers. The Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, contains forty-one of his devotional songs and poems.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Celebrations

On this auspicious occasion, devotees perform rites by taking a holy dip in sacred rivers. It is considered an annual event during which Ravidassias flock to Varanasi in large numbers. Guru Ravidas Jayanti will be observed on February 5, according to Drik Panchang. Purnima Tithi begins on February 4, 2023, at 9:29 p.m. and will end at 11:58 p.m. on February 5, 2023. People also march in a procession with Guru Ravidas' portrait to remember their great Guru and all-time saint.

FAQs

Q1. What is the date of Guru Ravidas Jayanti in 2023?
According to Drik Panchang, Guru Ravidas Jayanti will be celebrated on February 5.

Q2. What is the birth year of Guru Ravidas?
Guru Ravidas was born in 1377 CE and died in 1528 CE in Banaras at the age of 151 years.