The UP government will celebrate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on October 7 across the state with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, CM Yogi has directed officials to organise religious and cultural programs in all districts. The celebrations will include recitations from the Ramayana, devotional songs (bhajans and kirtans), lamp lighting (deep prajwalan), and cultural performances. The Yogi government has instructed the concerned departments to ensure maximum participation of public representatives and local citizens in these events.
Main Event in Lalapur, Chitrakoot
The main celebration will take place at Lalapur in Chitrakoot, the sacred site of Maharishi Valmiki’s penance. The program will begin at 11 AM with the garlanding of Maharishi Valmiki’s statue. This will be followed by Ramayana recitations, rituals, and devotional songs performed by students of Sanskrit and local artists. Spiritual and cultural performances will highlight the life and contributions of Maharishi Valmiki. Local citizens, public representatives, and administrative officials are expected to attend the event.
Statewide Religious and Cultural Programs
Alongside the main event, the state will host various programs. Authorities have planned special celebrations at Tulsidas Ashram in Rajapur (Chitrakoot), Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor (Kanpur), Shravasti, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj. These locations will host lamp-lighting ceremonies, devotional evenings (bhajan sandhya), and mass prayers (aarti) to create a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
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CM Yogi’s Instructions: Robust Arrangements at Every Level
CM Yogi has directed officials to celebrate the event uniformly at the district, tehsil, and development block levels. The government emphasises ensuring cleanliness, drinking water, sound systems, lighting, and security arrangements. Joint committees from the district administration, culture department, information and public relations department, and tourism department are preparing and implementing the event plan effectively.
Cultural Platform for Local Artists
Through this celebration, the Yogi government aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their talent. They will have opportunities to perform devotional songs, dances, dramas, and other cultural presentations. This initiative not only promotes traditional art forms of the state but also helps local artists gain recognition. The government believes that such celebrations infuse new energy and direction into Uttar Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage.
A Major Step Toward a Collective Celebration
The Uttar Pradesh government envisions Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti not merely as a religious occasion but as a collective cultural festival. CM Yogi has emphasised that all sections of society should participate, so that this festival becomes a symbol of social unity and cultural pride.
