Wed Feb 12 06:39:01 UTC 2025: **Guru Ravidas Jayanti: Public Holiday Observed Across North India**
NEW DELHI – North India observed Guru Ravidas Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the influential 15th-16th century poet-saint, today, Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. Several state governments declared a public holiday in honor of the revered figure known for his teachings on equality and social justice.
The states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand closed government offices and schools, while Delhi also declared a public holiday for all government and public sector employees. Uttarakhand additionally announced a statewide cleanliness campaign and plans to decorate statues of Guru Ravidas. While government offices and educational institutions in Delhi are closed, public transport, most private businesses, and healthcare services are expected to operate normally. The status of bank closures is dependent on individual banks, and liquor stores are anticipated to remain open. The holiday marks a day of remembrance for Guru Ravidas’s contributions to social reform and his powerful message of equality within the Bhakti movement.
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