Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency MLA G.T. Deve Gowda dances with children participating in a procession taken out to mark Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi in Mysuru on Monday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram
A grand procession was taken out to mark Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi in Mysuru on Monday.
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah flagged off the procession at the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near Mysuru Palace and offered floral tributes to the portrait of the sage.
A press statement here said the ideals and teachings of Maharshi Valmiki, who symbolises knowledge, equality, and human values, continue to guide and inspire society.
“Through the epic Ramayana, Valmiki conveyed the messages of peace, equality, and moral values to the world. His philosophy continues to serve as a guiding light for all, while his ideals remain a source of strength for the empowerment of oppressed and disadvantaged sections of society”, the statement added.
MLAs G.T. Devegowda and Srivatsa, MLC C.N. Manjegowda, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, senior leaders of the Valmiki community and others were present on the occasion.
Later, a stage programme was held at Kalamandira in Mysuru, where Mr. Yathindra said the lofty values embodied in Valmiki’s Ramayana and the progressive thoughts of B R Ambedkar serve as a guiding light for the society.
Published - October 26, 2026 08:26 pm IST