On October 7, 2025, banks in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Bhumneshwar will observe a bank holiday to celebrate two important festivals: Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. These festivals are widely celebrated in various regions of the country, and the holiday status will depend on your location.

Valmiki Jayanti - A festival of reverence and reflection

Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth of the great sage Valmiki, the revered author of the epic Ramayana. This day is celebrated with great devotion in several northern and central states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Delhi. It is a day for honouring Valmiki's teachings and his transformation from a robber to a sage, symbolising the triumph of righteousness, wisdom, and spirituality. As part of the celebratio

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