Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 26 - MONDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Honors the Adi Kavi (first poet) who transformed from dacoit to sage and authored the Ramayana."
Celebrates the birth of sage Valmiki, composer of the epic Ramayana and first Sanskrit poet.
Traditions:
- Organizing processions with decorated chariots carrying Valmiki's portrait
- Reciting verses from the Ramayana and organizing Bhajan-Kirtan sessions
- Distributing free food and organizing community service activities
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Fun Fact:
Valmiki was a highway robber named Ratnakar before his spiritual transformation inspired by sage Narada.