Context:
The Ravidassia community has renewed its demand for recognition as a separate religion in Census 2027. Community representatives argue that a distinct code would ensure accurate enumeration and protect their religious identity.
Explanation:
- Ravidassias are followers of Guru Ravidas, a 15th–16th-century Bhakti saint who preached equality and envisioned caste-free Begampura.
- Predominantly a Dalit community, they are concentrated in Punjab’s Doaba region.
- Dera Sachkhand Ballan is their principal religious institution.
- Following Sant Ramanand’s killing in Vienna in 2009, the Dera declared Ravidassia a separate religion in 2010.
- It adopted Amritbani Guru Ravidas Ji as scripture and Har as its symbol.
- Census 2011 separately reported six major religions; others were grouped under Other Religions and Persuasions.
- Recognition may improve demographic data, welfare planning and cultural visibility.
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