Jalandhar, October 16, 2026: On the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Valmiki Prakat Diwas, a grand pilgrimage will be organised from Jalandhar to Shri Ram Tirath, Amritsar, on October 18, 2026. Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini will attend the programme as the Chief Guest and flag off the convoy of buses carrying devotees. The programme will be presided over by Punjab BJP President Shri Kewal Singh Dhillon.
Vipan Sabharwal, President of the Bhagwan Valmiki Utsav Committee, said that celebrations commenced on October 15 at Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram in Shanti Nagar. There is tremendous enthusiasm among devotees for the Prakatotsav of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji. As part of these celebrations, a grand pilgrimage will be organised on October 18.
He further informed that, as per the proposed schedule, Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini will arrive at Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram in Shanti Nagar at 1:00 PM on October 18 to pay obeisance. Thereafter, he will participate in a foot march, address the gathering and flag off the convoy for the pilgrimage.
According to committee office-bearers, approximately 50,000 devotees are expected to participate in the pilgrimage, travelling in nearly 1,000 buses from different parts of Punjab. Preparations for the event are underway, and arrangements for welcoming the devotees and ensuring the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage are being finalised.
The organisers stated that the pilgrimage will provide an opportunity to express devotion to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji and spread his teachings of equality and social harmony among the masses. Upon reaching Shri Ram Tirath, the devotees will pay their respects at the sacred shrine of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji.
An Opportunity to Strengthen Social and Cultural Bonds
The participation of the Haryana Chief Minister and prominent leaders from Punjab has also drawn the attention of social and political circles to this religious event. The programme will provide an opportunity to further strengthen social and cultural ties between Punjab and Haryana.
The organisers said that the primary objective of the pilgrimage is to spread the teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji and strengthen the values of brotherhood, equality and social harmony in society. They appealed to devotees to participate enthusiastically in this sacred pilgrimage.
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