- Valmiki Jayanti (popular name Pragat Diwas) is being celebrated on 24 October every year in India.
- This day is celebrated as the birth of ancient Indian poet and philosopher Valmiki.
- He authored the Indian epic poem Ramayana.
- On this day, the manifestation called Shobha Yatra is also taken out to mark the occasion.
Published On : 24 Oct 2018
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