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 2025: 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 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.