Valmiki Jayanti, the anniversary of the birth of the legendary poet Maharshi Valmiki, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7 in several countries. Maharshi Valmiki, also known as Adi Kavi, was the author of Ramayana, along Bhagavad Gita.
To commemorate the anniversary of the birth of the legendary poet, several state governments on Tuesday announced for schools, universities, banks and government authorities.
Valmiki Jayanti: Schools, Higher Schools remained closed in Delhi
According to an official statement, all government authorities, schools and universities in Delhi, schools and universities will remain closed in Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
On the occasion of this occasion, several programs, parades and honors will be organized throughout the capital.
Main Minister Rekha Gupta said that Maharishi Valmiki was not only “Adicavi” (first poet) of Indian literature and creator of Ramayana, but also a symbol of equality, justice and humanity. “His ideals continue to control society on the way of equality, respect and dignity.”
Valmiki Jayanti: Are schools, universities closed in Uttar Pradesh?
The Uttar Pradesh government declared October 7 as a public holiday on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Therefore, all government authorities, schools and universities in Uttar Prades will remain closed on Tuesday.
According to some ancient legends, Valmiki was born to Agni Sharma Brahmin family. He became a thief that was supported. Once he met a great sage Naada and discussed his duties with him. Agni Sharma moved Naad’s words and began to repent.
He was so immersed in his repentance that huge ants were formed around him. After years of meditation, the divine voice declared its repentance successful and awarded the new name Valmiki, which means “birth from ants”.
On this day, which is also known as Pragat Diwas, the devotees of worshiping Valmiki sect Valmiki Rishi as a form of God, perform shob yatras or parades, while singing devoted hymns and Bhajans, feeding the poor and light Diyas.
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