Ramakrishna Jayanti 2022: Date, History And Significance

Ramakrishna Paramahansa was born in the Kamarpukur village of Hooghly district in West Bengal. He approached his life through the path of devotion to Goddess Kali.

Ramakrishna Paramahansa, who guided Swami Vivekananda and shaped his life, was a Hindu saint and mystic poet in the 19th century. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Ramakrishna Jayanti and usually falls in February-March. Ramakrishna Paramahansa, born Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya, was also the chief priest of the famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata. 

Date

Ramakrishna Paramahansa was born on February 18, 1836. Every year, his birth anniversary is observed as per the Hindu lunar calendar. Ramakrishna Jayanti is celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi in the month of Phalgun, Shukla Paksha. This year, it falls on March 4.

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