Valmiki Jayanti 2024: Facts, Quiz, and Celebration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Valmiki Jayanti |
| Also Known As | Pargat Diwas |
| Purpose | Celebrates the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki |
| Significance | Maharishi Valmiki authored the epic "Ramayana" |
| Date in 2024 | October 17, 2024 |
| Lunar Calendar Month | Ashwin |
| Key Facts | - Falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of Ashwin |
| - Valmiki's original name: Ratnakara | |
| - Considered an avatar of Lord Brahma | |
| - Born in Tretayug | |
| Temple Information | - Shri Valmiki Mata Maha Samsthana is located in Karnataka |
| - Temple in Tiruvanmiyur is 1,300 years old | |
| Celebrated Widely In | Punjab |