Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati who was the founder of Arya Samaj. This year the festival will be observed on 23rd February 2025 which falls on a Sunday.
Festival | Date | Day |
Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati Jayanti | 23 February 2025 | Sunday |
Who is Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati?
One of the earliest men to speak out against social problems including child marriage, the caste system, animal sacrifice, and discrimination against women was Swami Dayanand. The perceptive Dayanand also disapproved of pilgrimages and idol worship. His life's work was to revive Vedic beliefs since he was adamant that Hinduism had deviated from its core values. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Indian Hindu reform organisation founded by Swami Dayanand that upholds the Vedas' supreme authority in promoting moral principles and practices.
How is Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati Jayanti Celebrated?
While Saraswati Jayanti and Maharishi Dayanand Jayanti are observed globally, the holy town of Rishikesh is among the greatest locations to mark this day and give final respects to the monk. One of the earliest men to speak out against social problems including child marriage, the caste system, animal sacrifice, and discrimination against women was Swami Dayanand. His followers remember his teachings, morals, and good deeds on this day. Every year, people celebrate Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti in honour of the illustrious Hindu monk whose social services are still valued today.
FAQs on Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
- When was Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati born?
Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati was born on 12 February 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat.
- When was Arya Samaj founded?
Arya samaj was founded by Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati on 7 April 1875.
- Is Maharishi Dayanad Saraswati Jayanti a public holiday in India?
In India, Saraswati Jayanti and Maharishi Dayanand are optional public holidays. Therefore, on this auspicious day, offices—public, commercial, or government—schools, academic institutions, colleges, and universities around the nation stay open and fully operational.
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