Valmeeki Jayanti
festivalsAlso known as: Valmeeki Jayanti
Quick Overview
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Tithi
- Ashwin Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 11:57 AM, Oct 25 to 09:42 AM, Oct 26
- Lunar month
- Ashwin · Shukla Paksha
- Also on this tithi
- Kojagara Puja, Sharad Purnima
Valmeeki Jayanti
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Lunar Month: Ashwin
Valmeeki Jayanti at a Glance
Valmeeki Jayanti is fixed by the lunar calendar to Ashwin Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Ashwin.
- Tithi rule
- Ashwin Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla PurnimaAshwin month
- Tithi swami and group
- Chandra · Purna Tithi
- Also on this tithi
- Kojagara PujaSharad Purnima
Panchanga on This Day
Valmeeki Jayanti · Oct 25, 2026
About Valmeeki Jayanti
Valmiki Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered sage known as the Adi Kavi (first poet) of Sanskrit literature and the author of the epic Ramayana. His life is a testament to the transformative power of the Divine Name and repentance.
Born as Ratnakara, a highway robber, he was transformed by the sage Narada, who instructed him to chant the name of Rama. Unable at first to utter "Rama," he meditated on "Mara," which itself became the Rama mantra, and after years of penance an anthill (Valmika) grew around him. Thus he became Valmiki.
The day is observed on the full moon of Ashwin month in North India, and also celebrated in Punjab and other regions with processions and recitations of the Ramayana. Devotees visit Valmiki temples, hold Shobha Yatras, and emphasize compassion, truth, and social harmony.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees honor the poet-sage through scriptural study, temple worship, charity, and the chanting of Rama Nama.
- Rise early, bathe, and wear clean clothes, preferably saffron or white.
- Visit a Valmiki temple or set up an altar with the image of Sage Valmiki.
- Recite selected chapters of the Ramayana, especially the Bala Kanda and Uttara Kanda, or listen to a qualified recitation.
- Chant the Rama mantra or the Valmiki Ashtakam.
- Feed Brahmins, scholars, and the poor; distribute clothes and study materials as charity.
Vrat Katha: The Transformation of Ratnakara
In ancient times, a fierce robber named Ratnakara lived in the forests, robbing travelers to support his family. One day he attempted to rob the divine sage Narada, but found he could not intimidate him.
Narada asked Ratnakara whether his family would share the sin of his robberies. They refused. Shocked, Ratnakara fell at Narada's feet and begged for a way out.
Narada gave him the mantra of Rama. Since Ratnakara could not pronounce it, Narada taught him to chant "Mara" in reverse, which became "Rama." After years of meditation, an anthill covered his body. When he emerged, he was Valmiki, the enlightened sage who later composed the Ramayana.
Valmeeki Jayanti: Frequently Asked Questions
Ashwin Shukla Purnima; its swami is Chandra, a Purna Tithi.
Shukla Purnima: 11:57 AM, Sun, Oct 25, 2026 to 09:42 AM, Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (IST).
Ashwin Shukla Purnima: 06:50 PM, Thu, Oct 14, 2027 to 07:17 PM, Fri, Oct 15, 2027 (IST).
Kojagara Puja and Sharad Purnima, also on Ashwin Shukla Purnima.
He composed the Ramayana, the first Sanskrit epic, establishing the shloka meter and inspiring centuries of devotional literature.
No, all devotees of Rama revere Sage Valmiki as the spiritual father of the Ramayana.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Ashwin
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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