Valmiki -Writer of the Ramayana

Today is On  Tuesday, 11th October is Valmiki Jayanti 
About Valmiki
Maharishi (the great sage) claims the distinction of being the author of the holy epic ‘Ramayana’, consisting of 24,000 verses. He is also believed to be the author of Yoga Vasistha, a text that elaborates on a range of philosophical issues. Written approximately 500 years ago, it was taught to Lord Rama when He lost all the hopes in life. Read on this biography to know more about Maharishi Valmiki and his life history.
Writing Ramayana
Narada visited Maharishi Valmiki in his ashram once and there, he narrated the story of Lord Rama. Thereafter he received a vision from Brahma in which the Lord instructed him to write Ramayana in slokas, which the sage readily followed.
Valmiki Jayanti Celebrations
On the day of Valmiki jayanti devotees of Lord Rama pay special gratitude to Shri Valmiki for his unparalleled contribution in the form of the book Ramayana. He is glorified for his staunch devotion to Lord Shri Rama. The temples dedicated to Shri Rama are thronged with devotees where ValmikiRamayana is read with great devotion.