10-Feb-2020: Guru Ravidas Jayanti was celebrated on 9th February, 2020.

Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Guru Ravidas was a 14th century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India.

It is believed that he was born in Varanasi in a cobbler’s family. He gained prominence due to his belief in one God and his unbiased religious poems.

He dedicated his whole life to the abolition of the caste system and openly despised the notion of a Brahminical society. His devotional songs made an instant impact on the Bhakti Movement and around 41 of his poems were included in ‘Guru Granth Sahib’, the religious text of the Sikhs.

18-Feb-2019: President’s greetings on the eve of birthday of Guru Ravidas

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the birthday of Guru Ravidas. In a message, the President has said, “On the sacred occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens.

Guru Ravidas was among those who led the Bhakti movement in northern India. He gave the people a message of peace, harmony and fraternity. He made people aware of the evils of discrimination and urged overcoming them.

On the birth anniversary of this great spiritual leader, let us follow his teachings, and strive to strengthen the virtues of humanity and social equity.”

31-Jan-2018: Prime Minister pays tributes to Guru Ravidas on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Guru Ravidas on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

 “I bow to Guru Ravidas Ji on his Jayanti. Guru Ravidas Ji was one of the greatest Saints to have been born in our land. He stood for a society that is equal, just and compassionate. His teachings are eternal and are relevant for people of all sections of society.

Guru Ravidas Ji ushered in several positive changes in our society. He questioned practices that were archaic and regressive, and inspired people to change with the times. This spirit of inquiry and emphasis on moving with the times makes extremely great.

Guru Ravidas Ji had unwavering faith in values of harmony and brotherhood. He did not believe in any kind of discrimination. When we work with the motto of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ we are deeply motivated by Guru Ravidas Ji’s emphasis on serving every human, especially the poor.