When is Tithi of Damodardev?
Tithi of Damodardev is a regional public holiday in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam on the 17th day of the month of Vaisakha. This means it usually falls in April or Early May in the western calendar.
This holiday honours an important figure in the Vaishnavite movement of Assam
History of Tithi of Damodardev
Born in 1488, Sri Damodardev was a famous 16th-century religious preacher in the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism.
Vaishnavism is one of the major Hindu denominations. It is notable for its avatar doctrine, wherein Vishnu is revered in one of many distinct incarnations.
Ekasarana Dharma became popular in Assam under the influence of the great saint-scholar, Srimanta Sankardeva. Sri Damodardev was a contemporary and friend of Sankardeva.
Sri Damodardev established several Satras, institutional centres associated with the Ekasarana tradition - the most famous being the Patbaushi Damodar Dev Satra.
