How do devotees celebrate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti?

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2026 is observed on Monday, October 26, coinciding with Ashwin Purnima. The Purnima Tithi began October 25 at 11:55 am and concludes at 9:41 am on October 26. Devotees are advised to take a purifying bath, set up an altar, chant mantras, read Ramayana shlokas, participate in Shobha Yatra, and perform annadaan.