Guru Ravidass Jayanti

It is the annual focal point for the festival in India; People across countries celebrate this special occasion in India. Also, devotees take a holy dip in the river to perform rites. The 2020 date for the Jayanti was 9 February, and the 2021 date was 16 February.

Ravidass Jayanti
Devotees of Ravidass taking a procession at Rajasthan
Observed by	Followers of Ravidassia
Type	Religious, cultural
Significance	Commemoration of the birth of Guru Ravidass
Celebrations	Gurudwaras are decorated, and prayers are organised. Amritbani is Read across the country. Devotees dress in the manner as Guru Ravidas.
Date	Purnima Tithi (Full Moon day) in the month of Magh
2023 date	5th February 2023
2024 date	February 24, 2024
Frequency	Annual

He is known as a spiritual man and also as a social reformer because of his work against casteism. He was contemporary to saint Kabir.

Ravidas was born in the village Seer Goverdhanpur. He was contemporary to Kabir Ji, and has a number of recorded interactions with Kabir Ji on spirituality.

Ravidas' birth is celebrated as Ravidas Jayanti. He is revered due to his spirituality and works against casteism. He was a spiritual man. On this day, his followers bathe in the holy rivers. Then, they take inspiration from their Ravidas by remembering the great events and miracles related to his life. His devotees go to his place of birth and celebrate his birthday on Ravidas Jayanti.

Ravidas Jayanti marks the birth of Ravidas, who is well-known for making efforts in eradicating caste system. He has also contributed to the Bhakti movement, and is well-recognized as a good friend and disciple of Kabir Ji. Mirabai was his disciple.

Ravidas Jayanti has a special significance among the people following Ravidassia religion, that follows Ravidas Ji only, and other people who in any way revere Ravidas Ji like some of the Kabirpanthis, Sikhs, and other gurus.

• Ravidas
• Kabir Jayanti
• Lahartara Pond