Valmiki Jayanti 2023

Date, Time, Significance…

Valmiki Jayanti, celebrated on October 28, 2023, honors the birth of Maharishi Valmiki, a prominent sage, poet, and author of the renowned Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

This day is of profound religious significance to the Hindu community.

Valmiki Jayanti is a celebration that commemorates the birth anniversary of the renowned sage Maharishi Valmiki, the author of the sacred Hindu text, the Ramayana.

Valmiki Ji was a devoted follower of Lord Shri Rama. While his exact birth date is unknown, according to legend, his arrival was marked by a radiant glow on his face resembling a full moon.

Notably, Valmiki Rishi provided refuge to Goddess Sita after she left the kingdom of Ayodhya and took shelter in his ashram. It was here that she gave birth to her sons, Luv and Kush. Valmiki assumed the role of Guru and imparted teachings of the Ramayana to Luv and Kush.

Valmiki Jayanti, also known as Pragat Diwas, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the northern region of India.

This day is a joyful tribute to the great sage who inspired people to champion social justice through his teachings.

Maharishi Valmiki's Ramayana provides profound insights into Lord Rama, the embodiment of righteousness and virtue, known as Maryada Purushottam Ram.

How Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated?

Followers of the Valmiki sect venerate Valmiki Rishi as a divine figure and maintain temples adorned with radiant lights and vibrant blooms. One of the most ancient Valmiki Rishi temples, dating back 1300 years, graces Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

This sacred site is said to be where Valmiki Rishi sought solace upon completing the revered Ramayana, and his disciples later erected the temple.

On the auspicious occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, devotees engage in acts of charity, providing sustenance to the less fortunate.

They partake in recitations of Mantras and shlokas from the Ramayana and offer homage to Valmiki Rishi through the illumination of oil lamps.

The temple is resplendent with floral decor and luminous lights. The day is also marked by the melodious strains of bhajan and kirtan, celebrated with unwavering devotion.