Tulsidas Jayanti 2024: Date, time, history, and significance

Tulsidas Jayanti 2024 Date, Time, History, and Significance

Tulsidas Jayanti will be celebrated on Sunday, August 11, 2024, marking the 527th birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, one of the most revered poet-saints in Hindu tradition. It's believed that Sant Tulsidas was born on Shravana, Shukla Paksha Saptami thithi. The Saptami Tithi begins at 5:44 AM on August 11 and ends at 7:55 AM on August 12.

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Tulsidas Jayanti 2024 Date and Time

The Life and Legacy of Goswami Tulsidas

Born in the year 1532 CE in the town of Rajapur, Uttar Pradesh, Tulsidas is believed to be a reincarnation of Maharishi Valmiki, the sage who originally composed the Ramayana. The most significant of Tulsidas' works is the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem that narrates the life and virtues of Lord Rama. Written in the vernacular Awadhi dialect of Hindi, the Ramcharitmanas brought the story of Rama to the common people, allowing them to connect with the divine tale in their own language. Tulsidas’ poetic rendition of the Ramayana is not only a spiritual guide but also a literary masterpiece, revered in the same league as the original Sanskrit Ramayana by Valmiki.

Apart from the Ramcharitmanas, Tulsidas composed several other important works, including Hanuman Chalisa, a devotional hymn in praise of Lord Hanuman, Vinay Patrika, Dohavali, and Kavitavali. His works are characterized by their simplicity, deep devotion, and profound wisdom, making them accessible to people from all walks of life.