Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti today

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Maharshi Valmiki, also known as Adi kavi or first poet as he is said to have discovered the first Shloka, ie, the first verse which set the base of Sanskrit poetry. His birth anniversary falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashwin. Maharishi Valmiki is the author of the story of Lord Ramachandra, known as the Valmiki Ramayana.

Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Maharshi Valmiki is worshipped and prayed on this day. Shobha yatras, meetings and distribution of free food is arranged in many places. Many devotees also take out processions in honor of Maharshi Valmiki, and offer prayers to his portrait.