<span style="color: #222222;">Ravidas Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas, is being celebrated across the country today. Sant Ravidas was a 14th-century saint and founder of the Bhakti movement in North India. Lakhs of people converge at Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir, Seer Goverdhanpur in Varanasi to celebrate his anniversary.<br />''<br />''President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Guru Ravidas. In his message, Mr Kovind said Guru Ravidas gave the message of peace, harmony and fraternity.<br />''<br />''In a tweet Mr Modi said, Guru Ravidas emphasized harmony and brotherhood for a positive change in the society which is still relevant today. The Prime Minister said, his education based on justice, equality and service will continue to inspire people in every age.</span><br />''<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />