1 min read 10/28/2023, 12:30 AM IST
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is a special Hindu festival that honors the birthday of the wise ancient Indian sage Maharishi Valmiki. This happens on the day of the full moon in the month of Ashwin, which is usually in October or November on the normal calendar.
Maharishi Valmiki is highly respected as the writer of the famous Sanskrit poem “Ramayana,” which is one of the most important and respected texts in Hindu literature.
On this day, people who admire and follow Maharishi Valmiki show their respect to him by going to temples and special places that are connected to his life. They also read and repeat passages from the Ramayana and do kind things to help others and the community, to honor his lessons and contributions to society. This day is about celebrating his memory and the importance of goodness, moral values, and doing one’s duty, which are taught through the story of the Ramayana.
The celebration of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is very important in North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, because it is believed that Valmiki lived there for a long time. During this festival, people often plan parades, cultural events, and talks about the life and teachings of Maharishi Valmiki. Now is the time to think about his knowledge and the timeless teachings in the Ramayana.
