Valmiki Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the legendary poet Maharshi Valmiki, will be celebrated across several states on Tuesday, October 7. Maharshi Valmiki, also known as Adi Kavi, was the author of the Ramayana, one of the most significant epics in Hinduism, alongside the Bhagavad Gita .

To commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary poet, several state governments have announced a public holiday for schools, colleges, banks and government offices on Tuesday.

Valmiki Jayanti: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Delhi

All Delhi government offices, schools, and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday, October 7, in observance of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, according to an official statement.

To mark the occasion, several programmes, processions, and tribute meetings will be

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