Valmiki Jayanti Celebrations

Valmiki Jayanthi is observed on the 15th day of the shukla paksha in Ashwini month, according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. It is also called as “Pragat Diwas” which is celebrated to honor the ancient poet Maharishi Valmiki – Author of the great Hindu Epic Ramayana. St. Joseph’s College for Women and St. Joseph’s PU College for Girls, Sathagalli, Mysuru combined and celebrated this auspicious day with great joy and showed their tributes to great saint “Maharishi Valmiki” by honoring his picture with incent flowers. Mrs. Komala, faculty, Dept of Kannada, St. Joseph’s PU College for Girls, depicted his works, contribution and philosophy to the staff. She presented a famous verse of the saint and discussed elaborately about his life. The program ended with a staff group photo session.