PM Modi extends greetings on Valmiki Jayanti

देशवासियों को वाल्मीकि जयंती की शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/2HAWjcia8B

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Government will celebrate the birth anniversary of Sage Valmiki in a 'grand' manner across the state. Earlier on October 7, the officials informed that various events have been planned for celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, including the continuous recital of the Ramayana at all temples of Lord Rama and Hanuman as well as at all places associated with the epic along with the lighting of lamps or 'deepdan'. To celebrate the 'Valmiki Jayanti' with great enthusiasm, preparations are being made at the development block level.

In pursuance of the objective of the government, the District Magistrate in Gorakhpur has issued detailed guidelines to the CDO, all SDMs, Deputy Director Buddhist Museum and Regional Tourism Officer.

Principal Secretary, Mukesh Kumar Meshram issued directions in this regard to all divisional commissioners and the district magistrates asking them to ensure that Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the state. The officials were asked to arrange for the lighting of lamps or 'deepdan' as well as the continuous recital of the Ramayan for 8, 12 or 24 hours and organise similar other events at all places and temples related to Maharishi Valmiki on his Jayanti.

The preparations for the events to be held on Valmiki Jayanti were reviewed by the nodal officer nominated by the government on the evening of October 8.