Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022: Who is Guru Ravidas, know all about him and significance of this day

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022: According to the Hindi calendar, Sant Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon date in the month of Magha. Thus, February 16 is observed as Sant Ravidas Jayanti this year. However, there are differences among historians regarding the date of birth of Sant Ravidas. Many historians say that Sant Ravidas was born in 1398 AD. At the same time, some experts say that he was born in 1482. Sant Ravi was related to Chamar in the family. His father's name was Raghu and his mother's name was Ghurwinia.

इस अवसर पर मुझे संत रविदास जी की पवित्र स्थली को लेकर कुछ बातें याद आ रही हैं। साल 2016 और 2019 में मुझे यहां मत्‍था टेकने और लंगर छकने का सौभाग्य मिला था। एक सांसद होने के नाते मैंने ये तय कर लिया था कि इस तीर्थस्थल के विकास कार्यों में कोई कमी नहीं होने दी जाएगी। pic.twitter.com/xDPsxlZGbO

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Who is Guru Ravidas?

From childhood, Sant Ravi used to do every work with dedication and attention. Always used to help in father's work. Everyone was pleased with his sweet speech and behaviour. Sant Ravidas tried to work by rising from the discrimination prevailing in the society. They worshipped the Lord by doing devotion and meditation. He was a saint, a poet and a devotee of God. The spirit of devotion and self-request is found in his creation. Sant Ravidas advised people to choose the path of devotion to attain God. By following the path of self-devotion, Sant Ravidas attained God and divine knowledge. His creations are very prominent. Even today, the composition of Raidas is sung during Bhajan-Kirtan.

Ravidas has praised the Lord in his composition. Also, the language is kept simple and easy. The composition of Raidas remains on the face of the common man. Sant Ravidas ji has presented the events of his life in front of the people through poetry.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022 will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. This will be the 645th Birth Anniversary of saint Guru Ravidas. Guru Ravidas, also known as Raidas, Rohidas and Ruhidas, was a famous saint of the Bhakti Movement.#सबके_संत_रविदास #SantRavidasJayanti pic.twitter.com/znFznTpCGo

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Significance of Ravidas Jayanti

On this day special programs of kirtan-bhajan are organized in temples and monasteries. Processions and tableaus are taken out in many places. In addition, cultural programs are also organized at many places. In these, the life story of Sant Ravidas is narrated. People make it a goal to follow in the footsteps of Saint and Mahatma Ravidas. In satsang, the compositions of Sant Ravidas are sung in bhajan kirtan. People pay homage to Sant Ravidas with devotion. We salute to the great saint Ravidas.

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Is Ravidas Jayanti a Gazetted Holiday?

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is an optional holiday. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.