Valmiki Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Maharishi Valmiki. Valmiki is highly respected in Hindu literature and spirituality, known as Adi Kavi, the original poet of the Sanskrit language. Valmiki Jayanti is also known as Pragat Diwas. Maharishi Valmiki is often referred to as the Adi Kavi, meaning the first poet in Sanskrit literature.