Shri Chaitanya Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Chaitanya mahaprabhu is observed on Phalgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falguna month. In 2012, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi date is March 8, 2012. This festival is also known as Gaura Purnima. Chaitanya Jayanti is celebrated all over India mainly in Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is popularly known as Gauranga.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a monk and social reformer in Eastern India in the16th century. He is believed as the incarnation of Lord Krishna by the followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. During his time, he worshipped Lord Krishna and Radha and popularized the chanting of Hare Krishna maha mantra. Chaitanyha Mahaprabhu is also known as Nimai due to his being born underneath a Neem tree.
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