Happy Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2026: Check Out Date, Quotes, Wishes, Purnima Tithi, And More (Pic Credits: Canva Modified)
Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2026: Guru Ravidas Jayanti will be observed this year to mark the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, the 15th-century saint, poet, and social reformer whose teachings on equality and spiritual awakening continue to inspire millions.
The occasion is celebrated every year on Magha Purnima, the full moon day of the Hindu month of Magha, with special observances across India, especially in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
In 2026, Guru Ravidas Jayanti falls on Sunday, February 1. The auspicious Purnima tithi is as follows:
-Purnima begins: 05:52 am on February 1, 2026
-Purnima ends: 03:38 am on February 2, 2026
Guru Ravidas was born in Seer Goverdhanpur village near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. He emerged as a leading voice of the Bhakti Movement, which emphasised devotion and inner faith over rigid rituals and social hierarchies. A contemporary of Saint Kabir, Guru Ravidas is also believed to have been the spiritual mentor of Meera Bai, the renowned Rajput princess and devotional poet.
At the heart of Guru Ravidas’s philosophy was a strong stand against the caste system and social discrimination. He envisioned an ideal society called ‘Beghumpura’, a place free from sorrow, fear, and inequality.
His hymns occupy a revered place in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, which includes 41 verses attributed to him. Through his writings, Guru Ravidas taught that God dwells in every human being and that true devotion lies in compassion, humility, and selfless service, not in caste or status.
On Guru Ravidas Jayanti, thousands of devotees assemble at the Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir in Varanasi, where many take a ceremonial dip in the Ganges. Nagar Kirtans are organised in several cities, featuring devotional singing, processions, and the chanting of hymns.
Special prayers and recitations of the Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji are held in temples and gurdwaras dedicated to the saint. Community kitchens (langars) serve free meals to all, reflecting Guru Ravidas’s timeless message of equality, unity, and shared humanity.
Budget 2026 Announces Tax Relief For Accident Victims, Cuts TCS On Foreign Travel, And Education
During the Union Budget 2026, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned about Tax Relief For…
Union Budget 2026 Live: The government’s flagship women empowerment initiative, the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, received…
Union Budget 2026: What Was The Duration Of Finance Minister’s Nirmala Sitharaman Speech?
FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget on February 1, 2026, speaking for 1…
