The other popular names for this festival are‘Magha Saptami,‘Magh Jayanti', and‘Surya Jayanti'.
The first day of Magh month, known as“Akhain Jatra” or“Hal Punhya”,
considered as the beginning of ploughing.
As per the Hindu calendar,
Guru Ravidas Jayanti takes place in the Magh month on a full moon day.
This festival is usually celebrated in Magh, which is between the months of January and February in Gregorian calendar.
This festival is usually celebrated in Magh Sud 5,
which is between the months of January and February in Gregorian calendar.
The month of Magh is considered to be sacred because at the commencement
of this month the sun sets on its northern path.
Maharajkumar Ratan Sinh died in unfortunate circumstances after falling from a horse at the
age of 55 years at midnight of Tuesday, Magh Vadi 3 Vikram Samvat 1920(January 26, 1864).
You all must know that the month of Magh is considered to be a month of chanting,
penance, bathing, and meditation, and this month is said to have special significance for Hindus.