Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Devotees throng Hanuman temples across country

Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janmotsav celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, an ardent follower of Lord Ram.

Published on: Apr 23, 2024 2:28 PM IST

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Devotees thronged temples across the country to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. (PTI)

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Devotees in large numbers arrive to offer prayers at Hanuman Temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, at Connaught Place in New Delhi. (ANI)

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Union Minister and BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal offers prayers at a Lord Hanuman temple on the occasion of 'Hanuman Jayanti', in Guwahati. (PTI)

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In the visuals, devotees were seen standing in the queue, waiting for their chance to offer prayers. (ANI)

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Hanuman Jayanti falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, which typically occurs in March or April.  (ANI)

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The festivities are marked by colourful processions, cultural performances and the sharing of prasad. (PTI)

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Delhi Police beefed up security and paramilitary forces were deployed in Jahangirpuri on Tuesday to keep vigil during the shobha yatra to be taken out on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, officials said. (PTI)

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"A robust security plan has been made for the shobha yatra in Jahangirpuri and we are also trying to confine the procession to a limited area. Police force, along with paramilitary forces, will keep strict vigil," a senior police officer said.  (PTI)