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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bank holiday: Are banks closed or open on Kabirdas Jayanti today (June 11)?
Banks in some parts of India will remain closed on Wednesday, June 11, in observance of Sant Kabirdas Jayanti. The day marks the birth anniversary of the revered mystic poet and social reformer, who played a significant role in the Bhakti Movement through his powerful verses. If you have banking work lined up, here's what you need to know about today's bank holiday. On the account of Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti, banks in only Gangtok and Shimla will remain closed today, June 11. Banks across other parts of India will remain open, including in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jammu and other. This is marked as a bank holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Customers can also check bank holidays on the official RBI website. This year will be the 648 birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas. Celebrated every year, it is a day to remember the beliefs of Sant Kabirdas who challenged religious orthodoxy and blind rituals. His teachings resonated with Hindus and Muslims, inspiring people to embrace truth and inclusivity. His legacy lives on through his followers known as Kabir Panthis who spread the message of Kabir. An overall of 4 holidays have been scheduled for the month of June. While two holidays have passed, two more are set to be observed on 27 and 30 June. Rath Yatra/Kang- 27 June 2025 Remna Ni- 30 June 2025 Before this, there was a public holiday on June 7 on the account of Bakrid. Even during bank holiday customers can access their account online through net banking, mobile applications and ATM services. However customers will not be able to carry out activities involving cheque transactions or promissory notes. Other than the scheduled public holidays, banks will also remain closed on every second and fourth Saturdays.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti 2025: Date, history, significance, his famous couplets—all you need to know
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti 2025: Kabir Jayanti, also known as Kabir Prakat Diwas, commemorates the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das, an influential 15th-century Indian mystic poet, saint, and social reformer, and was known for his proclivity for spirituality and critical thinking about religion. Kabirdas' writings, known as 'bhajans' and 'dohas', advocated for social equality, religious harmony, and spirituality and were known to have influenced the Bhakti movement in India. His work includes Bijak, Sakhi Granth, Kabir Granthavali, and Anurag Sagar; a large amount of Kabir's works were compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, and placed in the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib. While the exact details of Kabir's birth remain unclear, he is believed to have lived between 1440 and 1518 on Purnima tithi, which is a full moon day in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, mainly coinciding with May or June, according to the modern Gregorian calendar. The date changes every year, and this year, it will mark his 648th birth anniversary on June 11, 2025, on a Wednesday, according to Drik Panchang. He was born in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with some stories suggesting he was born to a Brahmin mother but raised by a Muslim weaver, a beautiful illustration of the merging of religious influences in his life. Kabir's two-line couplets, known as 'Kabir Ke Dohe', are quite famous. Here are some of them: 1. Aag Jo Lagi Samand Mein, Dhuan Na Pargat Hoye So Jane Jo Jarmua, Jaki Lagi Hoye Translation The Ocean is on Fire; The Smoke is not Visible. He Knows Who Has Been There and Been Burnt -x- 2. Aisee Vani Boliye, Mun Ka Aapa Khoye Apna Tan Sheetal Kare, Auran Ko Sukh Hoye Translation Speak such words, and you lose the mind's ego. Body Remains Composed, Others Find Peace -x- 3. Bada Hua To Kya Hua, Jaise Ped Khajoor Panthi Ko Chaya Nahin, Phal Laage Atidoor Translation If you are big, so what? Just like a date tree. No shade for travellers; fruit is hard to reach. -x- 4. Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye Translation I went on the search for the bad guy, bad guy, I couldn't find. When I searched my mind, none is nastier than me. -x-
