Valmiki Jayanti 2024: An advice that transformed notorious robber Ratnakar into the great scholar

Valmiki Jayanti, observed on October 17, 2024, commemorates Maharishi Valmiki's birth, celebrating his contributions to Hindu literature, notably the Ramayana. Devotees pay homage, chant Ramayana verses, and participate in processions. The festival emphasizes Valmiki's transformation from a dacoit to a revered sage through Sage Narada's guidance.