Valmiki Jayanti — ಮಹತ್ವ
Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sage Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. It is observed on the full moon of Ashwin. Devotees recite the Ramayana and honour the sage.
Valmiki Jayanti — ಮಹತ್ವ
According to tradition, Valmiki was a robber transformed by the grace of the seven sages. He composed the Ramayana—the first Sanskrit epic—and gave shelter to Sita and her sons Lava and Kusha. The Ramayana narrates the life of Rama and is recited for merit.
Valmiki Jayanti — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer flowers to the image or idol of Valmiki.
- Recite or listen to the Ramayana (especially the Valmiki Ramayana); organise katha.
- Donate books, food, or clothes to the needy in the sage's name.
- Visit Valmiki temples if available; chant Rama nama.
Valmiki Jayanti — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
मा निषाद प्रतिष्ठां त्वमगमः शाश्वतीः समाः
mā niṣāda pratiṣṭhāṃ tvamagamaḥ śāśvatīḥ samāḥ
First verse of Ramayana
Valmiki Jayanti — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Sattvic prasad
- ●Fruits
- ●Traditional meal
Valmiki Jayanti — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
North India
Ramayana recital
South India
Valmiki temple visit
Valmiki Jayanti — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Recite Ramayana
- ✓Honour Valmiki
- ✓Donate
- ✓Chant Rama name
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Do not disrespect the sage
- ✗Avoid negative speech
- ✗Do not skip the recital if possible
Valmiki Jayanti — FAQ
- Valmiki Jayanti ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sage Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana.
- Valmiki Jayanti 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ Valmiki Jayanti ಸೋಮವಾರ, ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 26, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- Valmiki Jayanti ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer flowers to the image or idol of Valmiki.; Recite or listen to the Ramayana (especially the Valmiki Ramayana); organise katha.; Donate books, food, or clothes to the needy in the sage's name.; Visit Valmiki temples if available; chant Rama nama.
- Valmiki Jayanti ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Sattvic prasad, Fruits, Traditional meal
- Valmiki Jayanti ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Recite Ramayana; Honour Valmiki; Donate
- Valmiki Jayanti ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Do not disrespect the sage; Avoid negative speech; Do not skip the recital if possible
- Valmiki Jayanti ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- Valmiki Jayanti Ramaಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.
Upcoming Valmiki Jayanti Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Valmiki Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 26,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 05:34 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 15,2027 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 05:28 pm | — |