Guru Ravidass Jayanti is observed today to mark the birth of the Guru on Magh Purnima, the full moon day. The day is celebrated all over India and rituals include a sacred immersion in the river where ceremonies are performed.
History and Significance
Remembered as a social reformer and poet, Ravidass was a 15th century saint who worked against casteism. Also known as Raidas, Rohidas and Ruhidas, he preached equality, compassion and devotion to God and opposed social discrimination. A contemporary of Saint Kabir, Ravidas is believed to have been born in Goverdhanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Ravidas’ birth anniversary is celebrated as Guru Ravidass Jayanti in Punjab. His followers pay tribute by remembering the great events and miracles related to his life. Notably, Mirabai was his disciple.
He had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement as many of his verses are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
PM Modi will mark Guru Ravidass Jayanti
On the occasion of Guru Ravidassa’s 649th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab. As per the schedule, the Prime Minister will pay obeisance at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar and interact with the head of the community, octogenarian Sant Niranjan Dass Ji. On this auspicious occasion, PM Modi will rename Adampur Airport as ‘Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur’ and inaugurate the terminal building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana.
Guru Ravidass Jayanti auspicious moment
According to Drika Panchang, Guru Ravidass Jayanti is celebrated on February 1.
Purnima Tithi Starts – February 1, 2026 at 05:52 AM
Purnima Tithi ends – 03:38 on February 2, 2026
