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Schools Closed in Tamil Nadu for Valmiki Jayanti
✍️ Education Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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Schools across Tamil Nadu are closed today, October 19th, in observance of Valmiki Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the revered Hindu sage and poet.
Tamil Nadu schools are observing a holiday today, October 19th, in honor of Valmiki Jayanti. This day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the celebrated Hindu sage and poet who is credited with composing the epic Ramayana. Valmiki Jayanti is a significant religious festival celebrated across India, particularly in North and South India.