Guru Ravidas Jayanti
festivalsQuick Overview
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Tithi
- Magha Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 05:53 AM, Feb 01 to 03:39 AM, Feb 02
- Lunar month
- Magha · Shukla Paksha
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Lunar Month: Magha
Guru Ravidas Jayanti at a Glance
Guru Ravidas Jayanti is fixed by the lunar calendar to Magha Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Magha.
- Tithi rule
- Magha Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla PurnimaMagha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Chandra · Purna Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Guru Ravidas Jayanti · Feb 1, 2026
About Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas, a 15th-century mystic poet-saint, social reformer, and spiritual luminary of the Bhakti movement in North India. Born in Varanasi (Kashi) in a family traditionally considered low-caste, Guru Ravidas rose to become one of the most revered saints whose devotional verses are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
His teachings emphasized the oneness of God (Nirgun Brahman), the futility of caste distinctions, the dignity of labor, and the transformative power of sincere devotion (Bhakti). He proclaimed that spiritual worth is determined not by birth but by one's actions and inner purity. His message of equality, compassion, and social justice continues to inspire millions, particularly the Ravidassia community and followers of the Bhakti tradition.
Guru Ravidas composed many soul-stirring hymns (Bani) that are sung in Gurdwaras and Ravidassia temples (Deras) across India and the world. His birth anniversary is celebrated with great reverence, processions, community prayers, and the distribution of Langar, reinforcing his ideals of unity, humility, and service to humanity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Guru Ravidas Jayanti is observed with devotional singing, recitation of his Bani, community prayers, and Langar.
- Visit a Gurdwara or Ravidassia temple early in the morning and offer prayers.
- Participate in the recitation and singing of Guru Ravidas's Bani and hymns.
- Listen to discourses (Katha) on his life, teachings, and message of social equality.
- Join in Nagar Kirtan or community processions carrying the sacred scripture and chanting Gurbani.
- Engage in Seva by helping prepare and serve Langar to all visitors.
- Reflect on his teachings of caste equality, honest labor, humility, and devotion to the Divine.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti: Frequently Asked Questions
Magha Shukla Purnima; its swami is Chandra, a Purna Tithi.
Shukla Purnima: 05:53 AM, Sun, Feb 1, 2026 to 03:39 AM, Mon, Feb 2, 2026 (IST).
Magha Shukla Purnima: 08:00 AM, Sat, Feb 20, 2027 to 04:54 AM, Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (IST).
He is known for his devotional poetry, his rejection of caste discrimination, and his inclusion in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Through prayers, Kirtan, processions, Langar, and reflections on his teachings of equality and devotion.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Magha
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