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.
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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 |