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Devotees arrived in large numbers in temples in different parts of the country to offer prayers on the occasion of the ‘Hanuman Jayanti’ festival on Tuesday.
A Hindu festival, Hanuman Janmotsav celebrates the birth of the Hindu deity and one of the main characters of the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman. In each state of India, the celebration of Hanuman Jayanti varies by time and tradition.
In most states of north India, the festival is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra.
Talking about south India, in Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi, (during the Vaishakha Maasa). In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is celebrated during the month of Dhanu (called Margali in Tamil). In Odisha, Hanuman Janmotsav is observed on Pana Sankranti. This coincides with the Odia New Year.
Here are some photos from different parts of the country. Have a look: -
Devotees prepare a big ‘ladoo’ ahead of ‘Hanuman Jayanti’, at an ashram in Surat. (PTI Photo)
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Sand artist Sudarshan Pattanaik creates a sand art on ‘Hanuman Jayanti’ at Puri beach. (PTI Photo)
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Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj offers prayers to Lord Hanuman on the occasion of ‘Hanuman Jayanti’, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on the occasion of ‘Hanuman Jayanti’ festival at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. (PTI Photo)
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Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of ‘Hanuman Jayanti’ festival at a Lord Hanuman temple, in Ganeshguri, Guwahati. (PTI Photo)
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Devotees arrive to offer prayers at a Lord Hanuman temple on the occasion of ‘Hanuman Jayanti’, in Kanpur. (PTI Photo)
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