About Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 1534 C.E.) was a great spiritual teacher and the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are known as Gaudiya Vaishnava(s). As per Hindu lunar calendar, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born during Phalguna Purnima in the year 1542 of Vikram Samvat. Hence, followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, observe Phalguna Purnima as Gaura Purnima and it is observed as the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. As per Julian calendar, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born on February 18, 1486 C.E. At the of his birth Gregorian calendar was not invented. In proleptic Gregorian calendar, it was Saturday, February 27, 1486 C.E. when Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born.
How to celebrate Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2026
As per Hindu lunar calendar, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born during Phalguna Purnima in the year 1542 of Vikram Samvat. Hence, followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, observe Phalguna Purnima as Gaura Purnima and it is observed as the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. As per Julian calendar, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born on February 18, 1486 C.E. At the of his birth Gregorian calendar was not invented. In proleptic Gregorian calendar, it was Saturday, February 27, 1486 C.E. when Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2026 — FAQs
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-03-03.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 1534 C.E.) was a great spiritual teacher and the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are known as Gaudiya Vaishnava(s).
