Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Magh month. It marks Guru Ravidas, who was born in 1450 in Uttar Pradesh Varanasi. He was a poet-saint, a reformist, and a spiritual figure who founded the Ravidassia religion. On this day, the followers take a holy bath and then proceed with the performance of a special aarti to get the blessings of the distinguished Guru.
History
Guru Ravidas Jayanti is marked in honor of the birthday of Guru Ravidas, on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh month.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 24 | Saturday |
| 2025 | February 24 | Monday |
| 2026 | February 24 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | February 24 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | February 24 | Thursday |
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FAQs
What place did Guru Ravidas Ji select for his meditation?
Banaras forest
How old was Ravidas when he died?
Ravidas died in 1540 at the age of 90 years old, near Varanasi in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India.