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Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas
- 13 Feb 2025
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The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sant Guru Ravidas on his 648th birth anniversary, celebrated on Purnima Tithi of Magha Month (which falls on 12th February in 2025).
About Sant Guru Ravidas:
- Born in 1377 CE in Seer Goverdhanpur (UP), he was a Bhakti movement saint, poet, and social reformer.
- Also known as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas, he belonged to a marginalized community but emphasized human rights, equality, and spiritual enlightenment.
- His verses are included in Guru Granth Sahib, and he was revered by Meera Bai as her spiritual guide.
- The day is widely celebrated in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.
- The Doaba region of Punjab is home to a significant Ravidassia Dalit community that adheres to the teachings of Sant Ravidas.
Bhakti Movement:
- It was a spiritual and social reform movement between the 7th and 17th century, emphasizing devotion (bhakti) to a personal god, rejecting rituals and caste hierarchies.
- It spread across India, influencing Hinduism, Sikhism, and Sufism.
- Notable Bhakti saints include Kabir, Guru Nanak and Meera Bai in North India, and Alvars, Nayanars, Ramanuja, and Basava in South India.
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