Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Ravidas Jayanti was observed across the country on February 16, 2022 to mark the 655th birth anniversary of the renowned saint Ravidas
(2) The day is observed every year on Magh Purnima
(3) Sant Ravidas was a Bhakti saint
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- February 16, 2022, is marking the celebration of Guru Ravidas Jayanti all across the nation.
- This year would be the 645th birth anniversary of Ravidas.
- Sant Ravidas was a Bhakti saint
- On the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary, let’s take a look at the history, significance, celebrations and quotes of the legendary saint.
- Guru Ravidas was born on Magha Purnima (full moon day in the month of Magh) which is why his birth anniversary is celebrated as per the Hindu calendar on Magha Purnima.
- Born in 1377 C.E. at Manduadih in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Guru Ravidas was an Indian mystic, poet, social reformer and spiritual guru who made remarkable contributions in the form of devotional songs, verses, spiritual teachings during the Bhakti movement.
- He also wrote 40 poems in the Adi Granth, which is the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
BY: AMIT GUPTA