Bishnoi Sthapana Divash is celebrated as the established day of Bishnoi sect in Kartik Krishna Ashtami 1485. The sect was founded by Guru Jambheshwar. The meaning of Bishnoi is derived from the word Vishnu, the followers of Vishnu. As per different thought, Bishnoism has 29 principles to be followed. Bish means 20 and noi means 9. Thus, Bishnoi translates as Twenty-Niners.
Bishnois are strongly lovers of natture and wild animals. Initially, most of the people who adopted the Bishnoi sect were from the Jat community. Therefore, Bishnoi community is also called Bishnoi Jats in some places.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji gave the credit of Champion of Earth Award 2018 to Vishnoi Samaj. And also called the tradition of Bishnoiyo sacrificing for the environment a unique event in world history.
| Related Name | Origin Day of Bishnoi, Bishnoi Establishment Day |
| Begins Tithi | Kartik Krishna Ashtami |
| Reason | Bishnoi Sect Establishment Day |
| Celebrations | Fast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Temple |
Updated: Sep 27, 2024 15:51 PM