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The Prime Minister offered homage to the Bhakti saint Shri Guru Ravidas on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti.

About Guru Ravidas:

• He was a saint of the Bhakti Movement during the 15th to 16th century and was a mystic poet.
• Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima which falls on the full moon day of the Magh month.
• Ravidas Jayanti is identified based on the Purnima tithi.
• He propagated the Ravidassia religion that comprised his teachings directed against the prevalent evil practices of society.
• He was a contemporary to saint Kabir.
• He is venerated as a social reformer and a spiritual personality in many parts of India.
• His devotional verses were inserted in the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib.
• Every year, on his birth anniversary, Shabad Kirtan is performed in Ravidas Mandir which is located in Delhi.