Guru Ravidas Jayanti: Purnima Tithi, Significance, Controversy - Check Quotes, Wishes, Greetings to share

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Guru Ravidas Jayanti is observed on February 5 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas. This year marks the 646th birth anniversary of the famous saint, who is known for the Bhakti Movement.

His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact on the Bhakti Movement.

Sant Ravidas Birth Date and Place

Guru Ravidas, also known as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas, was born in 1377 C.E. at Mandhuadhe in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Sant Ravidas Birth Controversy

There is controversy about the exact birth date of Ravidas, said Panchang citing historians. According to some scholars, it was the year 1399 when Guru Ravidas was born.

However, as per the Hindu calendar, Guru Ravidas was born on Magha Purnima. Hence his birth anniversary is celebrated on Magha Purnima as per the Hindu lunar calendar.

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Guru Ravidas Birth Place

Guru Ravidas's birthplace is now known as Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan and it is a major place of pilgrimage for the followers of Guru Ravidas.

Purnima Tithi

Begins - 09:29 PM on Feb 04, 2023
Ends - 11:58 PM on Feb 05, 2023

Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Quotes, Wishes, and Greetings

- May this Guru Ravidas Jayanti be the source of happiness and inspiration for you. Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023.
- Guru Ravidas was a great spiritual leader who believed in equality. Let us respect his teachings and be good human beings. Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
- Perform special prayers and take a holy bath on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Ji's birthday. Happy Guru Das Jayanti 2023.
- On this day, let's be take good lessons from the teachings of Guru Ravidas and make this world a better place to live for everyone. Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023.
- Guru Ravidas didn't believe in casteism. Let us eradicate the caste differences among our societies and treat everyone with love and respect. Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023.