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Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Jayanti - Narsingh Saraswati Swami Maharaj Birth Anniversary – Guru Maharaj

Shri Nrusimha Saraswati, or Narsingh Saraswati Swami Maharaj or Guru Maharaj, who is believed to be the second manifestation of Guru Dattatreya. His Jayanti or birth anniversary is annually observed in Paush month. Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Jayanti 2025 date is  January 1. The day is of great importance at Karanja near Washim in Maharashtra.

Narsingh Saraswati Swami Maharaj Birth Anniversary – Guru Maharaj


Shri Nrusimha Saraswati traveled across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh spreading spiritual knowledge and performing miracles. Scores of devotees became his disciples and some of them became saints in future.

The Janmasthan or the birthplace of the saint is located at Karanja near Washim in Maharashtra.

Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Jayanti is observed annually on the Paush Shukla Paksha Dwitiya or the second day of the waxing phase of moon in Paush month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Maharashtra.