Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. It is observed on the full moon night of the Ashwin month, which falls in October or November. Valmiki Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on October 28th1. On this day, devotees pay homage to Maharishi Valmiki and his teachings. They also recite verses from the Ramayana and perform various rituals and ceremonies. Some of the places where Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated with great fervor are Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Rameshwaram, and Tiruvannamalai. Valmiki Jayanti is also known as Pragat Diwas or the day of manifestation2. It is believed that Valmiki was born out of an anthill after years of meditation and chanting the name of Lord Rama. He was originally a robber named Ratnakar, who was transformed by sage Narada into a saint and a poet3. He wrote the Ramayana, which consists of 24,000 verses and seven cantos, and taught it to Luv and Kush, the twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita, who were born in his hermitage4. Valmiki Jayanti is a day to remember the life and works of Maharishi Valmiki, who is revered as the Adi Kavi or the first poet of Sanskrit literature. He inspired people to fight for social justice and uphold the values of truth, righteousness, and compassion. He is also considered as an avatar of God by some sects of Hinduism
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