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Time of India
5 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Tulsidas Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance
On Sunday, July 31, 2025, Tulsidas Jayanti will be observed across India. This day is going to be celebrated to commemorate the 528th birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, one of the most venerated poet-saints in Hinduism. Sant Tulsidas is believed to have been born on Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravana. Tulsidas Jayanti 2025 : Date and Time Saptami Tithi Begins - 02:41 on Jul 31, 2025 Saptami Tithi Ends - 04:58 on Aug 01, 2025 Tulsidas Jayanti 202: Significance One of the most auspicious days is Tulsidas Jayanti, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas Ji, the author of the Ramcharitmanas, the holiest and most revered text in Hinduism. This time, Tulsidas Ji's 528th birthday will be commemorated nationwide. Atma Ram and Hulasi Devi were the parents of Tulsidas ji. He was raised by his maid after his parents abandoned him; nevertheless, he became an orphan when his maid passed away, when he was only five years old. After that, Narharidas adopted him, and the two of them moved to Ayodhya. He was given the Ram Mantra and the new name Tulsidas by Narharidas. Tulsidas is most known for his devotion to Lord Rama and his epic retelling of the Ramayana in the form of the Ramcharitmanas. Tulsidas Jayanti is a day of tremendous spiritual significance, particularly for followers of Lord Rama. The Ramcharitmanas, which were written in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi, made the lessons and tales of the Ramayana understandable to the general public while advancing the ideals of moral behavior, dedication, and righteousness. Tulsidas Jayanti 2025: Celebration Tulsidas Jayanti is observed with a great reverence and devotion. On this auspicious day, the Hindu book "Ramcharitmanas," along with other shlokas and bhajans, is performed. Tulsidas Ji's followers donate money and feed Brahmins and the poor on this auspicious day. The Ramayana Path, where people congregate to worship Lord Rama and Hanuman, is another popular ritual. Later on, prasad is distributed to each devotee following the prayers. Additionally, people worship Lord Hanuman and Lord Shri Ram on this sacred day. It is rewarding to feed Brahmins and give them clothes on this holy day. Interesting Facts about Goswami Tulsidas: 1. Reincarnation of Maharishi Valmiki: The Ramayana's original author, Maharishi Valmiki, is believed to have reincarnated as Tulsidas. 2. Varanasi's Tulsi Ghat: Named in honor of Tulsidas, Varanasi is home to the well-known Tulsi Ghat. 3. Founder of Sankatmochan Temple: Tulsidas is credited with founding the well-known Sankatmochan Temple in Varanasi. 4. Unusual Birth: It is reported that Tulsidas was born with 32 teeth, an uncommon occurrence, after spending 12 months in his mother's womb. 5. First Words: Rather than crying at birth, Tulsidas called himself "Ram," which led to him being dubbed Rambola. 6. Composer of Hanuman Chalisa: The devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman, known as the Hanuman Chalisa, is attributed to Goswami Tulsidas. 7. Death in Varanasi: As per the legend, Tulsidas died in Varanasi's Assi Ghat. 8. Orphaned Early: Tulsidas was raised as a destitute orphan after losing his parents when he was quite young.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mahamana's ancestral home in Prayagraj to be developed into memorial
1 2 Prayagraj: The ancestral home of Bharat Ratna Madan Mohan Malaviya, one of India's greatest educationists, cultural reformers and a key figure in the freedom movement, would soon be developed into a memorial. Situated in Malaviya Nagar, Prayagraj, the house where Mahamana, as he was called, was born on December 25, 1861, will now be preserved and presented in a manner befitting his legacy. The Uttar Pradesh govt has assigned joint responsibility to the public works department (PWD), municipal corporation, department of culture and revenue department to start the work. A four-member committee, formed under the supervision of the district magistrate, recently inspected the site and submitted its recommendations to the state govt. The file detailing the memorial's scope, features and required area has already been sent to Lucknow for approval. Departments concerned have been instructed to begin preparatory work. The initiative was originally proposed by late Justice Giridhar Malaviya, the grandson of Madan Mohan Malaviya. He expressed this desire during a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Although Justice Malaviya passed away before the proposal could be finalised, the state govt has now given it the green signal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo The house has several artefacts from Malaviya's life. As one enters the property, a modest courtyard leads to a room on the right, believed to be his childhood room and study. Though the Radha-Krishna idols once housed in the temple there have been moved to Varanasi, sacred items such as the conch used in rituals and a copy of Ramcharitmanas are still safely preserved. Two families of Malaviya's descendants continue to reside in parts of the property. One section of the house has been sold, and modern construction has taken place, yet the core part remains untouched and intact. Madan Mohan Malaviya made transformative contributions to Indian education, founding institutions like Banaras Hindu University and the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan. He also played a significant role in India's freedom struggle. He died on Nov 12, 1946, in Varanasi. "Mahamana's home has been inspected by the committee, and we have submitted the file to our higher-ups in Lucknow, who would take the decision on the form, area and facilities of the memorial," said manuscript officer (culture department), Ghulam Sarvar.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
The poet saint who taught simple devotion
July 31 is Tulsidas Jayanti, honouring the 528th birth anniversary of the influential poet-philosopher of Varanasi. The 16th-century author of the Ramcharitmanas wrote his 'people's Ramayana' in Awadhi, the everyday dialect of his region, to simplify matters for the common person. Tulsidas, as noted by Ramayana scholars, also observed in his day that the public was prone to be easily impressed and misled by all kinds of fantastical ascetics and their doctrines. He disapproved of yogis who grew long nails, bound their hair in coils, wore strange, frightening ornaments, and, so to speak, dressed for the fairground. He is noted as saying in another work, the Vinaya Patrika in Brijbhasha, 'Bahumat muni bahu panth puranani, jahan-tahan jhagaro soh (The seers profess many opinions, there are many old stories about many paths to salvation, and there are quarrels all over the place)'. He submitted that real religion was much less complicated, that it was a direct connection between a soul and God, whom his guru personally taught him to see as Ram. Therefore, Tulsi's repeated spiritual advice for people living out their lives in this particular Kalyug was brief and straightforward: 'Kalyug jog na jagya na gnana / Ek aadhar Ram gun gaana (In Kalyug, neither austerity, nor sacrifice, nor deep knowledge is required / Singing in praise of Ram is the only path to salvation).' The public could not resist the triple impact of Tulsi's case, the heartbreaking appeal of Valmiki's story that Tulsi retold with his own twists, such as the Lakshman rekha incident, and Tulsi's poetry, which seemed simple yet was profoundly musical and meaningful. The history of religion in North India forever changed with the advent of the Ramcharitmanas. However, Tulsi's Ram is a faultless figure in monochrome gold, unlike Valmiki's human-textured hero. So, it strikes me that since everything has a socio-historic context, was Tulsi's Ram the deeply internalised response of North Indian Hinduism to the monotheism of the invaders? The political attempts today to make Ram a warlike rallying point suggest such a possibility. It may be something to consider and consciously delink from our attachment to the Ramcharitmanas, for it is not poor Tulsi's fault in the least.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Beat homesickness with Ramayana, MP sr cop tells new recruits
Bhopal: A piece of advice for 'homesick' new constable recruits by the additional director general of MP police (Training), Raja Babu Singh, asking them to recite the Ramayana during their nine-month training programme when they are away from home has led to a row with the Congress questioning the senior police official's intention and stating that all religions are equal. The senior officer gave the advice during a video conference with trainees and senior officers on the eve of training commencement in Bhopal after he was flooded with transfer requests. Singh, an IPS officer who participated in the karseva in Ayodhya in 1992 as a student, urged recruits to draw inspiration from Lord Ram's 14-year exile. He stated, "If Lord Ram could spend 14 years in the forest for his father's promise, why can't you spend nine months in training, away from home?" This advice followed after the department received 500 applications from new recruits seeking transfers to training schools nearer to their hometown. Singh cited the high number of transfer requests as a reason for promoting resilience and commitment through moral inspiration. The ADG's remarks received a political response from the Congress party, which raised objections. The party stated, "The Constitution treats all religions equally. Religion is a personal matter—no one should be compelled to read any specific scripture," expressing concerns that the move might promote one religion within a secular institution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Women Ever Paperela Undo Despite the objections, many constables, including those from the Muslim community, supported the suggestion. Some Muslim constables noted that learning about Lord Rama's exile provides perspective to police training. One stated, "Ramcharitmanas can teach us duty and patriotism." Other trainees mentioned that reciting the Ramayana after physical drills would offer peace and motivation, with one trainee saying, "It will keep us focused and mentally strong. " Police constable training commenced on Wednesday across eight training schools in the state. Singh confirmed that no transfer requests would be considered at this stage. Additionally, the training modules were updated to incorporate India's newly implemented criminal laws, effective from July 1. The revised curriculum includes updated legal procedures alongside physical and ethical training. A junior officer from Assam commended Singh's initiative, stating, "Integrating Ramcharitmanas and regional martial arts into training is a brilliant way to build resilience and cultural grounding."
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Read Ramcharitmanas before bed: MP cop's advice to homesick trainee constables
In Madhya Pradesh, over 4,000 newly recruited police constables began their training on July 1 across eight training centres. But amid rising complaints of 'homesickness' and transfer requests, a top police official has turned to scripture for a solution: the (Training) Rajababu Singh, a senior IPS officer, recently addressed all SPs of police training centres and new recruits via video conferencing. In his address, he urged the trainees to recite verses from Ramcharitmanas daily before sleeping, drawing inspiration from the life of Lord to Aaj Tak, ADG Singh explained his unusual suggestion. 'The training has just started, and already I've received numerous applications for centre transfers. A constable from Chhindwara wants to move to Pachmarhi; someone from Ratlam or Jhabua is asking for Ujjain. They are homesick even before the training is halfway through,' he said. Singh believes the answer lies in Lord Ram's 14-year exile. 'In the forest, Ram adapted to unknown surroundings, lived in harmony with nature, learned survival skills, and formed social bonds with people like Nishad and Shabari. He built strategies, led battles with limited resources, and defeated Ravan. Our constables too must learn to thrive in unfamiliar environments, face new types of crimes, and understand new laws. Ramcharitmanas is a guide for that,' he is Raja Babu Singh?A 1994-batch IPS officer, Rajababu Singh has served across key roles, from MP to the BSF headquarters in Delhi and as IG in Jammu & Kashmir with both BSF and ITBP. Raja Babu Singh is a 1994 batch IPS officer. (File Photo) While serving as Additional Director General (ADG) in the Gwalior Zone, he distributed thousands of copies of Bhagwat Geeta. Along with this, while being BSFIG in Kashmir, a 20-kilometre bicycle tricolour rally, planned and executed by Raja Babu Singh, in Srinagar city was a topic of Babu Singh also went to Ayodhya in December 1992 with a brick. At that time, he prayed for the construction of the Ram Temple by offering the worshipped brick after praying to 'Ram Lalla' seated in the tent.- EndsTune InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Madhya Pradesh
