Valmiki Jayanti 2020: PM Modi greets the nation, know important facts about this day

Valmiki Jayanti is being celebrated across India today on the birth anniversary of the famous sage Maharishi Valmiki, who composed the epic, Ramayana in Sanskrit. On this day, followers of the Valmiki sect carry out Shobha Yatras or processions and sing devotional songs and bhajan.

Maharishi Valmiki is also called the Adi Kavi or the first poet in Sanskrit language. He is also responsible for writing the first ever Sanskrit shlokas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the nation on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. In his wishes, PM Modi said that the ideals of Maharishi Valmiki based on social harmony, equality and justice will continue to inspire the countrymen. 

Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon night or Purnima of the Ashwin month. This day is also commemorated as Pragat Diwas. On this auspicious day many worship the poet by reciting verses of Ramayana at Valmiki temples across the country. 

It is said that Maharishi Valmiki did intense penance for years to attain the stature of a great saint. Lord Valmiki's life teaches us that no one is born as good or evil. It's our deeds that determine our greatness. 

One of the most famous temples dedicated to sage Maharishi Valmiki, is in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. People are of the belief that this temple is 1,300 years old and it is the place where Valmiki rested after writing the great epic Ramayana. 

The saying goes that when Lord Ram banished Devi Sita after people questioned her 'purity', Valmiki rescued her and provided her shelter in this temple.

The Purnima tithi begins at 05:45 PM on October 30, 2020 and ends at 08:18 PM on October 31, 2020. Here's wishing everyone a very happy 'Valmiki Diwas'.

Valmiki Jayanti wishes, quotes, WhatsApp messages

Here's extending my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to you and your loved ones on the auspicious occasion of Valmiki Jayanti.

This Valmiki Jayanti, let us all take inspiration from the life and teachings of the great saint, who wrote the Ramayana. Happy Valmiki Jayanti to you and your family.

Here's wishing you a very happy Valmiki Jayanti.