Meerabai Jayanti: Remembering The Poetess Who Dedicated Herself To Lord Krishna
**Meerabai Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the Devotion and Legacy of Meera Bai**
Meerabai Jayanti, also known as Meera Mahotsav, is celebrated every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. This auspicious festival marks the birth anniversary of Meerabai, a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and a devoted follower of Lord Krishna.
### About Meerabai Jayanti
Meerabai Jayanti falls on Sharad Purnima and honors Meerabai’s spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Krishna. The day celebrates her fearless devotion, unwavering faith, and timeless poetry that continues to inspire devotees worldwide.
This year, Meerabai Jayanti will be celebrated on **Tuesday, October 7, 2025**.
### Early Life of Meerabai
Meerabai was born into a royal family in Medwa Rajkul, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. She was the daughter of King Ratan Singh and Queen Veer Kanwar. After her mother’s death, Meerabai was raised by her grandparents. From a young age, she showed a keen interest in learning and was trained in religion, politics, music, and art.
### Meerabai Jayanti 2025: Muhurat and Date
According to Drik Panchang, the day commemorates approximately the 527th birth anniversary of Meerabai.
– **Purnima Tithi Begins:** 12:23 PM on October 6, 2025
– **Purnima Tithi Ends:** 09:16 AM on October 7, 2025
### Celebration of Meerabai Jayanti
Meerabai Jayanti is widely celebrated across the Indian states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, honoring the life and legacy of Meerabai.
In Rajasthan, a vibrant three-day festival called **Meera Mahotsav** is organized, featuring devotional songs and dances that celebrate her contributions. A temple dedicated to Meerabai is located within the fort of the city, attracting numerous devotees.
After leaving Chittorgarh, Meerabai spent significant time in the holy town of Vrindavan. On Meerabai Jayanti, devotees visit her temple there to pay homage and participate in celebrations.
In Gujarat, where Meerabai is believed to have spent her final years, a popular legend narrates that she merged with an idol of Lord Krishna at the **Dwarkadhish Temple**. This temple holds deep significance for devotees, and many pilgrims visit Dwarka to seek her blessings on this special day.
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Meerabai Jayanti is a beautiful celebration of spiritual devotion, poetic expression, and the enduring legacy of a woman whose faith and courage continue to inspire generations.
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