Kabirdas Jayanti 2024 Date, Time, History, Significance And Greetings To Honour Sant Kabir

By Oneindia Staff

Updated: Friday, June 21, 2024, 15:18 [IST]

Kabirdas Jayanti, also known as Kabir Prakrit Diwas is a festival that honours the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir, a legendary poet and saint. The day is marked by remembering his life, ideals, and works. Let us know more about this day.

Kabirdas Jayanti 2024: Date, Time

This year Kabirdas Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, 22 June 2024, which marks approximately 647th Birth Anniversary of Sant Kabirdas.

The Purnima Tithi begins at 07:31 on 21 June 2024 and Purnima Tithi will end at 06:37 on 22 June 2024.

Kabirdas Jayanti 2024: Puja Rituals

There are no specific attire or food traditions associated with Kabirdas Jayanti. The key ritual involves reminiscing about Kabirdas's life and works. People engage in reading and reciting his poems, which are rich in spiritual wisdom.

Kabirdas Jayanti 2024: History And Significance

Sant Kabir was born in the year 1440 in Varanasi, a city known for its spiritual significance. There are various legends surrounding his birth, one of which states that he was found as an infant by a Muslim weaver couple, Niru and Nima, who raised him.

Despite his humble beginnings, Kabir grew to become one of the most influential saints of the Bhakti movement, advocating for a life of simplicity, devotion, and equality.

Kabir's verses, known as 'Kabir Ke Dohe,' reflect his profound wisdom and spiritual insight. He critiqued the social and religious norms of his time, challenging the rigidities of both Hinduism and Islam.

His teachings emphasized the oneness of God and the importance of personal devotion over ritualistic practices. Kabirdas Jayanti celebrates the birth of this remarkable saint, honoring his contributions to spirituality and social reform.