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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is a holy festival celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the birth of the great sage, Maharishi Valmiki. Maharishi Valmiki is revered as the author of the Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics. He is also known as the Adi Kavi or the first poet, and is believed to have composed the first verses of the Ramayana in the form of the Sanskrit language.

Maharishi Valmiki was born in the ancient kingdom of Videha, in present-day Nepal, and is believed to have lived during the time of Lord Rama. He was a great devotee of Lord Rama and is said to have composed the Ramayana in his honor. He is also said to have composed many other poems and hymns dedicated to various deities.

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashwin, which usually falls in October or November. On this day, devotees of Maharishi Valmiki offer prayers and perform various rituals in his honor. Devotees also recite the Ramayana and chant various hymns composed by Maharishi Valmiki.

The celebration of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is a great way to honor the sage and his contributions to the Hindu religion. It is also a great opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki and to learn more about the Ramayana. By celebrating this festival, we can pay homage to Maharishi Valmiki and his teachings, and also learn more about the great Hindu epics.

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