Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:02 PM on Jun 13, 2022 Purnima Tithi Ends - 05:21 PM on Jun 14, 2022 Sant Kabirdas (1440-1518 circa) was a famous poet, saint and social reformer of India. His writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Kabir Panth which is a religious community recognizes him as its founder and its members are known as Kabir Panthis , the followers of Saint Kabirdas. His writings include Bijak, Sakhi Granth, Kabir Granthawali an d Anurag Sagar . The major part of Kabir's work was collected by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev , and incorporated into the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib . The hallmark of Kabir's work consists of his two line couplets, known as Kabir Ke Dohe . The birth anniversary of Sant Kabir is observed on Jyeshtha Purnima as per Hindu lunar calendar. How do people celebrate Kabir Das Jayanti? The followers of Kabirdas across the country spend the entire day in his commemoration. Many people like reading the great poems written by him. On the day, seminars will be organised to make his followers understand the importance of his great teachings. His followers believe that Kabirdas is still alive in their hearts. The city of Varanasi, the birthplace of this great poet, celebrates the day magnificently. At Kabirchaura Mutt, spiritual talks are organised for his devotees. Religious leaders will preach the prodigious lessons of Guru Kabirdas. On the day, you may observe superior celebrations at the temples of Kabir in several regions of the country. Schools and colleges will create a platform for students to read to his poems. Kabirdas Jayanti on Tuesd ay, June 14, 2022 Happy Reading and All Smiles!!! Editor | A TO Z INDIA [email protected] +91-7550160116 From the Editor's Desk: Sant Kabirdas Jayanti 2022 Approximately 645th Birth Anniversary of Sant Kabirdas Indira Srivatsa A TO Z INDIA JUNE 2022 PAGE 4