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'''Guru''' '''Ravidass''' '''Jayanti'''" is the birthday of [[Ravidas|Guru Ravidas]],  celebrated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of [[Magha (month)|Magh month]]. It is the annual focal point for the [[Ravidassia religion|Ravidassia]] religion.  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 February 9, and the 2021 date will be February 16.

He is known as a spiritual man and also as a social reformer because of his work against [[Caste|castism]]. He was contemporary to saint [[Kabir]].

== Birth ==

Ravidas Ji was born in the village [[Sir Gobardhan|Seer Goverdhanpur]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Archana|date=2014-07-07|title=Sant Ravidas - Biography (Jivani), History, Jayanti, Death|url=https://www.varanasi.org.in/ravidas|access-date=2020-10-01|language=en-US}}</ref>He was contemporary to Kabir Ji, and has a number of recorded interactions with Kabir Ji on spirituality.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-06|title=Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2020: Date, Birth Anniversary, Story, Quotes {{!}}|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/guru-saint-ravidas-jayanti-2020/|access-date=2020-10-02|website=S A News|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Celebration ==

Guru Ravidas' birth is celebrated as Ravidas Jayanti. Guru Ravidas is revered due to his works against casteism and spirituality.<ref>{{Cite news|title=PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Guru Ravidas|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pm-narendra-modi-pays-tributes-to-guru-ravidas/articleshow/46108542.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=February 10, 2020|title=In times of hatred, Sant Ravidas' beliefs most relevant today: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/hatred-violence-being-fanned-beliefs-ofsant-ravidas-most-relevant-today-pgv/articleshow/74050248.cms|access-date=2020-10-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He was a Spiritual man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-22|title=Guru Ravidas Jayanti—Why it is celebrated!|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/guru-ravidas-jayanti-why-it-is-celebrated_1857951.html|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> On this day, his followers bath in the holy rivers. Then, they take inspiration from their Guru Ravidas Ji 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ravidas Jayanti In Varanasi News, Ravidas Jayanti In Varanasi की ताज़ा ख़बर, Ravidas Jayanti In Varanasi हिंदी न्यूज़ page1|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/tags/ravidas-jayanti-in-varanasi|access-date=2020-10-02|website=www.livehindustan.com}}</ref>

== Significance ==

Ravidas Jayanti marks the birth of Ravidas Ji. Ravidas Ji is well-known for making efforts in eradicating caste system.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-02-02|title=President greets nation on eve of Guru Ravidas Jayanti|url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/india/president-greets-nation-on-eve-of-guru-ravidas-jayanti_1540119.html|access-date=2020-10-02|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> He has also contributed to the Bhakti movement,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-10|title=Guru Ravidas' ideals have profound impact on society: PM Narendra Modi|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/guru-ravidas-ideals-have-profound-impact-on-society-pm-narendra-modi_1975437.html|access-date=2020-10-02|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> and is well-recognized as a good friend and disciple of Kabir Ji. [[Meera|Mirabai]] was his disciple.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2017-02-09|title=Santan Mein Ravidas Sant Hain|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/santan-mein-ravidas-sant-hain/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref>

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

== See also ==

* [[Ravidas]]
* [[Kabir Jayanti]]
* [[Lahartara Pond]]

==References==
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[[Category:January observances]]
[[Category:February observances]]
[[Category:Ravidassia]]
[[Category:Religious festivals in India]]
[[Category:Religious holidays]]
[[Category:Hindu festivals in India]]

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