Guru Ravidass-the Patron Saint of humanity

Shri Guru Sant Ravidas Ji was a great Saint, philosopher, poet, social reformer and follower of the God in India during 15^th century. He has given variety of spiritual and social messages through his great writings of poetry to his lovers, followers, community people, society people to reform their mind and show their boundless love towards God. He was the messiah in the people vision in order to complete the social and spiritual needs.

Sant Ravidas Jayanti or birthday anniversary is celebrated every year on Magh Purnima at full moon day of Magh month with great enthusiasm and happiness all over India however; people in Varanasi celebrate this occasion like a memorable event and festival.

At this special day, a ceremony of Nagar Kirtan procession is performed by the people. A grand celebration takes place by the people in Varanasi every year at the most famous place of “Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir, Seer Goverdhanpur, Varanasi” in order to mark the occasion. People and devotees from all over the world come to the place to actively participate in the occasion celebration.

He was fully involved in social issues. He bravely faced all the discriminations and answered people about the real definition of beliefs and castes.

There are 41 holy writings of him which is included in the Guru Granth Sahib. His greatness was examined by god. He was blessed with natural powers to treat leprosy. He was blessed with positive attitude. He sorted all the activities for the equal status of all in the society. The sign for the Ravidassia Religion is 'Har'. The religion has prospered and has become more and more established over the decades, specifically the last 2/4 decades.