Athma Gnaga Sapthaham
Ramana Maharshi Jayanthi (or Ramana Jayanti) celebrates the birth anniversary of Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879–1950), a renowned Indian sage. In 2025, the primary observances for his 145th and 146th Jayanthi are scheduled according to the Hindu lunar and solar calendars.
How it is Celebrated:
Devotees at
Sri Ramanasramam in Tiruvannamalai and worldwide honor his legacy through:
- Recitations: Chanting starts at dawn (around 4:00 AM) with Akshara Mana Malai and Ramana Stuti.
- Rituals: Special poojas, Mahanyasa Rudra Japam, and a grand Abhishekam (sacred bath) of his shrine.
- Satsang: Discourses on his core teaching of self-inquiry, famously summarized by the question "Who am I?" (Nan Yar?).
- Prasadam: A community feast following the final Aarthi (around 10:30 AM), where thousands of devotees partake in divine offerings.
