Ravidas Jayanti
About Ravidas ji
Ravidas was an Indian mystic poet-saint and also he was one of the most renowned saints in North India during his BHAKTI movement. He was born village of Sir Gobardhanpur, near Varanasi in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India. His birthplace is now known as Shri Guru Ravidass Janam Asthan. Mata Kalsi was his mother, and his father was Santokh Dass.[4] His parents belonged to a leather-working Chamar community, an untouchable caste, His parents belonged to a leather-working Chamar working caste.
Ravidas Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a prominent 14th-century saint and poet from India. He was born in the year 1377 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and is considered one of the most revered saints of the Bhakti movement.
Guru Ravidas was known for his teachings of equality, love, and compassion for all, regardless of caste, religion, or social status. He challenged the social norms of the time and advocated for the rights of marginalized communities. His teachings are recorded in the form of devotional songs, known as bhajans, which are still widely recited and sung today.
Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated every year on Magh Purnima, which falls in the Hindu month of Magh (January/February). On this day, his followers gather at Ravidas temples, ashrams, and other places of worship to offer prayers and sing devotional songs in his honour. The celebration also includes recitation of his teachings, distribution of sweets, and other cultural activities.
Guru Ravidas continues to be an influential figure in India and is revered by millions of people across the country. The celebration of Ravidas Jayanti is an expression of love and devotion to this great saint, and a reminder of his teachings of equality, love, and compassion for all.
Guru Ravidas was not only a religious leader, but also a social reformer who fought against the caste system and advocated for the rights of the downtrodden. His teachings and poems emphasized the importance of devotion to God, love, and equality, and encouraged people to reject the caste system and embrace a life of simplicity and compassion.
In addition to his religious and social influence, Guru Ravidas was also a skilled artisan and his hymns and poems continue to be an important part of the Indian cultural heritage. Many of his hymns have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, and his teachings continue to inspire people of all religions and backgrounds.
On Ravidas Jayanti, his followers and devotees gather in large numbers at Ravidas temples and ashrams to offer prayers and sing devotional songs in his honour. Special pujas and offerings are made, and the teachings of Guru Ravidas are recited and discussed. The celebrations are also marked by the distribution of sweets and the organization of cultural programs and competitions.
In recent years, Ravidas Jayanti has gained widespread recognition and is celebrated by millions of people across India and abroad. The festival is seen as an opportunity to pay homage to Guru Ravidas and to remember his teachings of love, equality, and compassion.
