The followers of Kabirdas across the country spend the entire day in his commemoration. Many people like reading the great poems written by him. On the day, seminars will be organised to make his followers understand the importance of his great teachings. His followers believe that Kabirdas is still alive in their hearts. The city of Varanasi, the birthplace of this great poet, celebrates the day magnificently. At Kabirchaura Mutt, spiritual talks are organised for his devotees. Religious leaders will preach the prodigious lessons of Guru Kabirdas. On the day, you may observe superior celebrations at the temples of Kabir in several regions of the country. Schools and colleges will create a platform for students to read to his poems.
Sant Kabir Das was born in Uttar Pradesh to Muslim parentages. He showed interest in spirituality at an early age and called himself as a child of Lord Rama and Lord Allah. He was not interested in spiritual discernments. The great poet respected all the religions of his time equally. The Bhakti movement was highly influenced by his works. A few of his renowned writings consist of Anurag Sagar, Kabir Granthawali, Bijak, Sakhi Granth etc. He established a spiritual community called 'Kabir Panth.' Today, this community has a vast number of followers.
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