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Band-led procession marks Maharshi Valmiki Prakat Diwas in Nayagaon
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:51 PM
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A colorful procession accompanied by a marching band was organized in Nayagaon to celebrate Maharshi Valmiki Prakat Diwas.
On Maharshi Valmiki Prakat Diwas, local officials in Nayagaon arranged a vibrant shobhayatra that featured a full‑scale marching band. The procession wound through the town’s main thoroughfares, drawing residents and visitors alike.
The band, equipped with drums, brass and traditional instruments, led the crowd while volunteers carried banners and portraits of the ancient sage. Participants included school children, senior citizens and members of cultural groups, all dressed in festive attire.
Maharshi Valmiki, revered as the author of the Ramayana, is commemorated on this day to honor his contribution to Indian literature and spirituality. The event provided an opportunity for the community to reflect on his legacy and promote cultural cohesion.
Local residents expressed pride in the organized celebration, noting that the lively music and orderly march enhanced the town’s festive atmosphere and reinforced communal harmony.
The band, equipped with drums, brass and traditional instruments, led the crowd while volunteers carried banners and portraits of the ancient sage. Participants included school children, senior citizens and members of cultural groups, all dressed in festive attire.
Maharshi Valmiki, revered as the author of the Ramayana, is commemorated on this day to honor his contribution to Indian literature and spirituality. The event provided an opportunity for the community to reflect on his legacy and promote cultural cohesion.
Local residents expressed pride in the organized celebration, noting that the lively music and orderly march enhanced the town’s festive atmosphere and reinforced communal harmony.