Wed Oct 16 06:44:00 UTC 2024: ## Madhya Pradesh Declares Holiday on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
**Bhopal:** The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a holiday on October 17th, marking the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. This decision, announced by the government, will see all government offices, schools, and colleges closed on this day, with the exception of treasuries and sub-treasuries.
The holiday is a testament to the state’s reverence for the revered sage, revered for his contributions to Indian literature and culture. Maharishi Valmiki is widely credited as the author of the epic Ramayana, a foundational text in Hindu mythology and a source of moral and ethical values.
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