July 31 marks Tulsidas Jayanti, which commemorates his birth anniversary. According to legend, Tulsidas passed away on Shravan Tritiya at the bank of Asi Ghat in Varanasi while chanting Lord Rama's name. The exact date of his death is not specified as July 31 ¹.

Tulsidas Jayanti, celebrated on July 31, honors the revered Hindu poet and saint who authored the epic Ramcharitmanas. His writings played a crucial role in the Bhakti movement, inspiring devotion among many. On this day, devotees recite the Ramcharitmanas, worship Lord Rama and Hanuman, and engage in charitable acts ².

Some key aspects of Tulsidas' life and legacy include ¹ ³ ⁴:
- *Early Life*: Tulsidas was abandoned by his parents and adopted by a maidservant. After her death, he was adopted by Narharidas, who took him to Varaha Kshetra, where he heard about Ram Manas for the first time.
- *Spiritual Journey*: Tulsidas' devotion to Lord Rama was sparked by his wife's words, "If you had half as much devotion to God as you do to me, you would have been redeemed from your suffering."
- *Literary Contributions*: Tulsidas wrote the Ramcharitmanas, Hanuman Chalisa, and other notable works like Gitavali, Vinaypatrika, and Janaki Mangal.
- *Legacy*: Tulsidas is considered an incarnation of Sage Valmiki by some, and his writings continue to inspire devotion and faith among Hindus. The Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi is named after him, and he is believed to have founded the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.