Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti: Significance, date & time, and how to celebrate
Ramanujacharya Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya, a revered philosopher and thinker. The day holds significant religious importance in Hinduism, particularly in South India. This year marks the 1007th birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya. According to Drik Panchang, Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti falls on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which is on May 12, 2024.
Date and Time of Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2024:
Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Vaishakha, under the Thiruvathirai Nakshatra. This year Thiruvathirai Nakshathram begins on May 11, 2024, at 10:15 AM, and ends on May 12, 2024, at 10:27 AM.
Significance of Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2024:
Ramanujacharya was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in the year 1017 CE to Asuri Kesava Somayaji and Kanthimathi. He passed away in the year 1137 CE at Srirangamin, merging with the Supreme Soul. Before being known as Ramanuja, he was called Lakshamana. He hailed from the South Indian Brahmin community and is considered one of the greatest spiritual thinkers in Hinduism. As a follower of Vaishnavism, he was deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu, dedicating his life to his worship and embracing monkhood.
Ramanujacharya established centers and organized temple ceremonies to promote the worship of Lord Vishnu and his consort, Shri or Mahalakshmi. He played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement and the Vaishnavite tradition.
The eminent philosopher, Sri Ramanuja
