When Guru Ghasidas Jayanti?
This regional holiday is celebrated on December 18th in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The holiday marks the birthday of Guru Ghasidas on this day in 1756.
History of Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
Ghasidas was born on December 18th 1756 in Girodpuri, Chhattisgarh, India.
Ghasidas experienced the caste system from an early age, which forged his desire to eliminate social inequity.
Guru Ghasidas established the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh, based on the Satnam (meaning "truth and equality"). The teachings and philosophy are similar to those of Hinduism and Buddhism.
The adults of the sect are required to wear only white garments and abstain from intoxicants and animal foods. They do not worship idols.
