Today is Sharad Purnima and Valmiki Jayanti

Today is Sharad Purnima. This religious festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin. The full-moon night is celebrated differently in different cultural regions of the country.

On this auspicious day, many divine pairs like Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati, and Lakshmi Narayan are worshipped along with the moon and are offered flowers and kheer (a sweet dish made of rice and milk).

Today also celebrated Great Aryan Saint and Poet Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti. Who was guru of Kush and Lav; Son of Lord Ram. He is credited with writing the Ramayana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. He also shared a video of his thoughts on Maharshi Valmiki.