Kabir Das Jayanti 2024: Date, History, And Significance Of The Day

Kabir Das Jayanti: Kabir Das Jayanti, or the birth anniversary of Saint Kabir Das, is observed on Jyeshtha Purnima, or the full moon day in the Jyeshtha month, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. As per the Gregorian calendar, Kabir Das Jayanti falls in either May or June month.

Kabir Das was a poet and social reformer. Many devotees celebrate his birth anniversary by reciting his poems.

Kabir Das Jayanti 2024 Date

Kabir Das Jayanti 2024 date falls on June 14, Tuesday.

Kabir Das Jayanti: History and Significance

The origin of the birth of Kabir Das is shrouded in folklore. According to the legend, he was born in 1398 and his parents’ identities are also unknown.

Kabir Das’ poetry was not very difficult to comprehend as it was written in spoken Hindi. He was a poet, saint, and also social reformer. His most well-known work is “Kabir Ke Dohe”, a collection of songs and couplets.

Kabir Das’s writings had a significant impact on the Bhakti movement.

Kabir Das Jayanti: Celebrations

On Kabir Das’s birth anniversary, the devotees across the country spend the day commemorating him.

Many events will be held in Varanasi, the city where Kabir Das is said to have been born. Spiritual talks will be conducted at Kabir Chaura Mutt, which is considered a sacred place by Kanir Panthis.