Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmed the hearts of everyone when he took part in kiran in celebration of Ravidas Jayanti at Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir in Karol Bagh Delhi today.
Modi not only offered prayers but he also interacted with the devotees and took part in the “shabad kirtan” in the temple.
In his message on visitors’ book, the prime minister said Guru Ravidas’ life was an inspiration.
Guru Ravidas was a Bhakti movement saint during the 15th and 16th century and his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib. He is considered the founder of the 21st-century Ravidassia religion.
Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima, which is the full moon day of the Magh month as per the Hindu calendar.
The exact date of the birth of Guru Ravidas is not known but it is widely believed that he was born in 1377 C.E in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
