Kashi witnessed fervent celebrations on Saturday for the 647th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas, held at his birthplace in Seer Goverdhanpur. Devotees offered prayers at the Sant Ravidas Temple and joined the langar (community meal). Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a newly-installed statue of Sant Ravidas. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath also graced the occasion. Hindu devotees took the holy dip in the Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.