Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated every year on the 10th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna (February-March). In 2024, it will be celebrated on March 5. This day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj.
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was born in 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat. He was a social reformer and religious leader who worked to revive the Vedic teachings of Hinduism. He founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 with the aim of promoting social reform and religious education.
The Arya Samaj played a major role in the Indian independence movement. It also worked to promote education and social reform among Hindus. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was a strong advocate of women’s rights and education. He also opposed the caste system and untouchability.
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati died in 1883. His teachings continue to inspire people all over the world. He is remembered as a great social reformer and religious leader who made a significant contribution to the development of modern India.
Here are some of the ways in which Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated:
- Religious processions are held in many parts of India.
- Special prayers and satsangs are organized in Arya Samaj temples.
- Speeches and lectures are given on the life and teachings of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati.
- Seminars and workshops are held on social reform and religious education.
- Blood donation camps and other community service activities are organized.
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is an important day for Hindus all over the world. It is a day to celebrate the life and teachings of a great social reformer and religious leader. It is also a day to reaffirm the commitment to social reform and religious education.
