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UP govt to celebrate Valmiki Jayanti in grand manner

Lucknow, Oct 7 (UNI) The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, who is credited with writing the original Ramayana during the lifetime of Lord Ram, will be marked with various events in Uttar Pradesh, including the continuous recital of the Ramayana at all temples of Lord Rama and Hanuman as well as at all places associated with the epic along with the lighting of lamps this year.
The Yogi Adityanath government is planning to celebrate the birth of Sage Valmiki in a grand manner across UP. To celebrate the Valmiki Jayanti with great enthusiasm, preparations are being made at the development block level.
Principal Secretary, Mukesh Kumar Meshram issued directions in this regard to all divisional commissioners and the district magistrates asking them to ensure that Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the state.
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