On Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed rituals and offered prayers at Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor, Kanpur, on Monday. He paid floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki and bowed in reverence. Two mahants conducted the pooja rituals.
Seven young students from the Gurukul at Lav-Kush Ashram welcomed the Chief Minister with Vedic chants, creating a devotional atmosphere across the ashram premises. CM also worshipped the ancient Shivling within the ashram, believed to have been worshipped by Maharishi Valmiki. Thereafter, he visited Sita Kutia for darshan and also paid his respects to the ancient pilu tree situated on the premises.
After offering prayers at the ashram and visiting the religious sites, CM reached Nanarao Peshwa Park. At the public meeting, he inaugurated development work and laid foundation stones for regional projects.
CM Yogi reached Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor and offered prayers in accordance with religious traditions. He performed rituals at the ancient Shivling located within the ashram and visited Sita Kutia for darshan. During the visit, two mahants conducted the rituals and seven young students from the Gurukul chanted Vedic mantras. According to religious beliefs, this ashram in Bithoor is associated with Mata Sita’s exile, Maharishi Valmiki’s spiritual practices and birth of Lav and Kush. Renowned as the tapobhoomi of Maharishi Valmiki, the site holds special religious and cultural significance in Ramayana tradition.
The ancient pilu tree located within the Valmiki Ashram premises holds special religious significance. It is believed that Maharishi Valmiki used to sit beneath this tree to chant and perform penance. Upon reaching the ashram, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid his respects to this ancient tree.
Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor, Kanpur, holds a special place in the Ramayana tradition. According to religious belief, Maharishi Valmiki composed the Ramayana here. Mata Sita also found shelter here during her exile, and Lav and Kush were born here. These episodes associated with Maharishi Valmiki make the ashram a major center of faith for devotees.
Pays floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki; seven young students from Gurukul welcome him with Vedic chants
