Ravidas, born as Bhagat Das, was a 15th-century Indian saint and poet of the Bhakti movement. He is considered one of the most revered and beloved saints in Hinduism.
- He was born in the village of Vrindavan, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- He was known for his extraordinary devotion to Lord Krishna and his ability to communicate with the divine.
- He is credited with composing over 1,000 devotional songs and poems, known as "Ras" and "Sagar," which are still widely sung and revered today.
- He was a master of the art of "Bhajan," or devotional singing, and was known for his soul-stirring melodies and lyrics.
- He was a strong advocate for social justice and equality, and worked tirelessly to uplift the marginalized and oppressed.
- He was a pioneer of the "Dadi" or "Dadiyala" form of devotional singing, which is still widely practiced today.
- He is revered as a saint and a guru by millions of devotees around the world, and is celebrated with great fervor during the annual "Ravidas Fair" in Vrindavan.