Ravidas or Raidas was an Indian mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century CE. [1][2] Venerated as a guru (spiritual teacher) in the modern regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, he was a poet, social reformer and spiritual figure.

7 hours ago · Guru Ravidas was born in the village of Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1377 CE. He is also known by the names Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas. Despite his humble origins, he dedicated his life ...

1 day ago · Guru Ravidass also introduced an alternative form of bhakti (devotion to a formless God), which went beyond worship and became a tool of social protest against caste hierarchies and untouchability. Unlike conversion or sanskritisation, the popular models of social mobility, his bhakti path neither required abandoning one’s religion nor ...

7 hours ago · Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated in North India, particularly in Punjab, to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. The next celebration will be on February 12, 2025. His teachings of equality and human rights are remembered through prayers, Gurbani, and Nagarkirtans. Devotees visit holy sites and bathe in the holy river to honor his legacy and …

6 hours ago · Guru Ravidas was a mystic sant, philosopher, poet, social reformer of the Bhakti movement. He is well-known by many other names such as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas. Guru Ravidas was born in Harijan caste in the Varanasi to the Mata Kalsa Devi and Baba Santokh Dass in the Seer Goverdhanpur village, Varanasi, UP, Bharat on Magh Purnima, 1433 ...

5 hours ago · Guru Ravidas Early Life and Background Guru Ravidas Date of Birth and Death. Credit: Freepik | Guru Ravidas Jayanti WhatsApp status image. The exact birth details of Guru Ravidas remain debated among historians. Some sources suggest that he was born in 1377 CE and lived until 1528 CE, while others believe he was born in 1433 CE.

Guru Ravidass Jayanti is the birthday of Ravidas, celebrated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh month. It is the annual focal point for the festival in India; People across countries celebrate this special occasion in India .

Ravidas (flourished 15th or 16th century) was a mystic and poet who was one of the most renowned of the saints of the North Indian bhakti movement. Ravidas was born in Varanasi as a member of an untouchable leather-working caste, and his poems and songs often revolve around his low social position.