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Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday


Planning for your next holiday tour? Finding it hard to get a suitable destination that would suit the varied tastes of the all the members of your family. There are very few places on earth which can satisfy the varied tastes of tourists as much as Rajasthan. It is truly a dream destination for tourists. The variety of tourist attractions ranges from scenic beauty to historically important places. There are also a number of places in Rajasthan with religious importance. The rich culture of the place is also major attraction for tourists. In fact, this rich culture has contributed a lot in bringing back tourists time and again. The fairs and festivals in Rajasthan have gained a lot of popularity among tourists in this respect. Tourists have realized very well that visiting the various festivals in Rajasthan will provide a close look at the rich culture of the place. Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Rajasthan. The joyous mood prevalent in Rajasthan during the festival is always a great experience.


Festivals in Rajasthan
Alwar Festival Baneshwar Fair
Banganga Fair Jaipur Biswakarma Puja
Brij Festival Bharatpur Camel Festival Bikaner
Chandrabhaga Fair Jhalawar Christmas Festival Rajasthan
Desert Festival Jaisalmer Desert Kite Festival Jodhpur
Diwali Festival Rajasthan Dussehra Festival Kota
Dussehra/ Vijay Dashmi Easter Festival Rajasthan
Elephant Festival Jaipur Gandhi Jayanti Rajasthan
Gangaur Festival Jaipur Gogamedi Fair
Good Friday Rajasthan Guru Purnima Rajasthan
Holi Festivals In Rajasthan Id-ul-Fitar Rajasthan
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakri-Id) International Kite Festival Jaipur
more Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan...


Religious importance of Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday

The festival of Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. It provides the people of Rajasthan a respite from the monotony of daily life. The festival is not all about fun and frolic. This festival also has a great religious significance as well. Vaklmiki holds a significant position in Hindu mythology. He is Pracheta's tenth baby. Moreover, he is believed to the author of Ramayana, the famous epic. This religious significance lends even more importance to the celebration of Maharishi Valmiki's birthday.

Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday in Rajasthan

This festival is celebrated with a lot of fanfare and enthusiasm. This celebration appeals mostly to the Valmikis, a particular sect of Hindus. This day is a holy day for sects. The people in different parts of Rajasthan offer prayer in Maharaishi Valmiki's temples. They also donate offerings to the maharishi on this day. On visiting Rajasthan during this festival you will be able to witness these various religious customs. The people of Rajasthan also engage themselves in organizing a number of programs and various religious functions. These are mainly organized to commemorate this event. Moreover, witnessing these various cultural programs would be a learning experience for the tourists. These cultural programs will reveal a lot about the rich culture of the place.

Plan your tour to Rajasthan during the time of the festival. The festival of Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday is held in the month of October. There are a number of tours available. The rising popularity of this festival has urged the inclusion of visit to this festival in most of the tours. Choose any one of them that suits your needs. It will surely be a wonderful experience.


Festivals in October 2012
Festival Name Festivals Day/Date
Gandhi Jayanti 2 Oct, Tuesday
Birthday Guru Ramdas ji 9 Oct, Tuesday
Navratri 16 Oct, Tuesday(starting)
Durga Puja 20 Oct, Saturday
Kallaji Fair 21 Oct, Sunday
Jagadhatri Puja 22 Nov, Thursday
Dasara Fair 24 Oct, Wednesday
Ayudha Mela 24 Oct, Wednesday
Dussehra 24 Oct, Wednesday
Kota Dussehra 24 Oct, Wednesday
Id_ul_Zuha 27 Oct, Saturday
Sharad Purnima 29 Oct, Monday
Gajalaxmi Puja 29 Oct, Monday
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 29 Oct, Monday
Manektari Punam Fair Mid of October
Koratty Muthy 2nd Week of October
Rajgir Dance Festival Last Week of October
Brahmotsavam October
Rayalaseema Dance and Festival October
Ramlila October
Ram Barat October
Qutub Festival October
Tsokum Festival October
Cape Festival October
Autumn Festival October
Barabanki Mela October
Pinjore Heritage Festival October
Pomblang Lewduh October
Sri Vithappa Fair October
Thimithi Festival October