Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Maharishi Valmiki; Welcomed by Seven Gurukul Students Chanting Vedic Hymns
Kanpur, October 2026: On the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor, Kanpur, on Monday and paid homage to the revered sage.
The rituals were conducted by two mahants, while seven students from the Gurukul at the Luv-Kush Ashram welcomed the Chief Minister with Vedic chants, creating a devotional atmosphere across the ashram premises.
During his visit, the Chief Minister also offered prayers at an ancient Shivling located within the ashram. According to local religious beliefs, Maharishi Valmiki used to worship this Shivling. He subsequently visited Sita Kutia and paid his respects at the ancient Pilu tree situated on the premises.
After offering prayers and visiting the religious sites, the Chief Minister proceeded to Nana Rao Peshwa Park, where he addressed a public gathering and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects in the region.
CM Offers Prayers at Ancient Shivling, Visits Sita Kutia
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor and performed rituals in accordance with religious traditions. He offered prayers at the ancient Shivling and visited Sita Kutia to pay his respects.
The religious ceremonies were conducted by two mahants, while seven students from the Gurukul recited Vedic hymns during the Chief Minister’s visit.
According to religious beliefs, the ashram in Bithoor is associated with Mata Sita’s period of exile, Maharishi Valmiki’s spiritual practices and the birth of Luv and Kush. Revered as the spiritual abode of Maharishi Valmiki, the site holds considerable religious and cultural significance in the Ramayana tradition.
Chief Minister Visits Ancient Pilu Tree
The ancient Pilu tree located within the Valmiki Ashram complex is also regarded as religiously significant. According to local beliefs, Maharishi Valmiki used to meditate and chant prayers beneath this tree.
During his visit to the ashram, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid his respects at the historic tree.
Ashram Linked to Ramayana and Mata Sita’s Stay
The Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor, Kanpur, occupies a special place in the Ramayana tradition. According to religious beliefs, Maharishi Valmiki composed the Ramayana at this ashram.
It is also believed that Mata Sita found refuge here during her exile and that her sons, Luv and Kush, were born at the site.
These associations with Maharishi Valmiki and the Ramayana have made the ashram an important centre of faith for devotees.
