2026 Guru Ravidas Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Sun | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh & Punjab |
2027 Guru Ravidas Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
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| 20 Feb | Sat | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh & Punjab |
2028 Guru Ravidas Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Thu | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh & Punjab |
🙏 Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026649th Birth Anniversary - Saint Poet of Equality & Devotion
🌕 Guru Ravidas Jayanti Overview
Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrates the birth of Sant Ravidas (1398-1518), the revolutionary Bhakti saint-poet born in Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi. Known as Raidas, Rohidas, and Bhagat Ravidas, he challenged caste hierarchy through his devotional poetry and message of universal equality. His 40 bhajans are included in Guru Granth Sahib. 2026 marks his 649th birth anniversary on Magh Purnima.
Key Facts:
• Date: February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
• Tithi: Magh Purnima (Purnima begins 05:52 AM Feb 1)
• Birthplace: Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi
• Status: Holiday in Delhi, Punjab, UP, Haryana
• Main Temple: Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan
⛩️ Celebration Highlights
Devotees across North India participate in grand processions carrying Guru Ravidas's portrait, temple decorations, continuous kirtan, and community feasts. The birthplace temple in Varanasi sees lakhs of pilgrims.
🛕 Temple Rituals: Holy bath in Ganga, special aarti, 3-day akhand path of Ravidas bani, prasad distribution.
🎉 Nagar Kirtan: Massive processions with langar, Ravidassia flags, band music through city streets.
📖 Bani Recitation: Community reading of Guru Ravidas's dohas and bhajans throughout the day.
🥁 Cultural Programs: Bhajans, kirtan, dance dramas on his life, social messages on equality.
📅 Celebration Timeline
Jan 30: Akhand path begins at major temples
Feb 1: Main celebrations - Prabhat Pheri (morning procession), Grand Aarti (12 PM), Nagar Kirtan (afternoon)
Feb 2: Path concludes, Shobha Yatra, community feasts
🌍 Major Celebration Locations
Delhi govt declared holiday. Punjab elections rescheduled due to festival importance. Major events:
• Varanasi: Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan (birthplace)
• Delhi: Shri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir, Karol Bagh
• Punjab: All district headquarters
• Haryana: Kurukshetra, Hisar
• UP: Kanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad
• Global: UK, Canada, USA Ravidassia Gurdwaras
✍️ Life & Teachings
Born to cobbler parents Raghuball and Karmi in 1398, young Ravidas displayed spiritual wisdom. He became disciple of Ramananda, composing mystical poetry on one God, caste equality, and inner purity. His famous doha:
"Kabir, जब मैं था तब हरि नहीं, अब हरि हैं मैं नाय।
सब कुछ पानी में डाला, फिर कहें क्या होय॥"
(When I was, Hari was not; now Hari is, I am not. All in water dissolved, what remains to say?)
Key teachings: Ekalavya devotion, inner purity over rituals, service to humanity, rejection of caste system.
📺 Live Coverage
- TV: DD National, DD News, News18 India
- Online: YouTube channels of major temples, Ravidassia organizations
- Radio: AIR FM Rainbow special programs
- Live: Varanasi birthplace temple streaming
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ When is Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2026?
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 649th birth anniversary on Magh Purnima tithi.
❓ Who was Guru Ravidas?
15th-century Bhakti saint-poet from Varanasi, disciple of Ramananda, included 40 bhajans in Guru Granth Sahib. Fought caste discrimination.
❓ Where is his birthplace temple?
Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir, Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi - major pilgrimage center.
❓ Which states have holiday?
Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP government offices closed. Schools remain open.
❓ What are main celebrations?
Nagar Kirtan processions, akhand path, temple aarti, community langar, cultural programs promoting equality.
❓ Significance of his teachings?
Universal God beyond caste, inner purity over rituals, service to humanity equals worship.