Rajasthan
Saint Dhanna Bhagat Jayanti
- 22 Apr 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan participated in the birth anniversary celebrations held at the birthplace of Sant Dhanna Bhagat Ji, located in Nokha-Nadi, Phagi area of Jaipur district.
Key Points
- Dhanna Bhagat Ji:
- He was a mystic poet born (born on 20th April, 1415) and devotee of the Vaishnav tradition, whose hymns are collected in the Adi Granth.
- He was a devotee of Krishna and chose a cave in the Aravalli hills for penance, where the Dhundheshwar Mahadev temple still stands today.
- His temple and gurudwara continue to be centers of faith for devotees, where people from both Hindu and Sikh communities come with devotion.
- He did not establish any separate sect, but his followers, who were primarily from caste-based communities, came to be known as Dhanvanshi Swamis.
- They are spread across various districts in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.
- Key Highlights of the Celebration:
- On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced various religious, cultural, and social schemes of the state government, emphasizing that the teachings of the saint remain relevant in today's times.
- Saint Dhanna Bhagat Ji chose the path of devotion and conveyed the message of the importance of selfless service to humanity and the significance of karma.
- He opposed casteism and made significant contributions through his literature and teachings to eradicate the social evils prevalent in society.
- Dhanna Bhagat Ji is equally revered and respected by both the Hindu and Sikh communities.
- The Chief Minister described the saint as a symbol of social equality, spiritual awareness and simple living.
- State Government Announcements and Initiatives:
- The state government has increased the offering amount at temples to ₹3,000 per month and raised the honorarium of priests to ₹7,500 per month.
- Works worth ₹101 crore have been approved for the upgradation of religious places and ₹60 crore for temples located outside the state under the Devasthan Department.
