Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Here's how the festival is observed across the country

Here's a glimpse of how Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in various regions of India:

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Hanuman Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted disciple of Lord Rama. Across the country, this auspicious day is observed with great reverence and devotion.   (ANI)

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Special Pujas and Offerings: Elaborate puja ceremonies are conducted in temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, with priests performing rituals and offering flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity.  (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

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Community Feasts and Charity: Many communities organize feasts where devotees come together to share meals and partake in the spirit of unity and brotherhood. Charity events and donations are also common during this festival.  (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

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Devotional Chants and Bhajans: In temples and homes, devotees gather to recite Hanuman Chalisa and other hymns dedicated to Lord Hanuman, seeking his blessings for strength and protection.  (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

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Hanuman Temples Visits: Devotees visit Hanuman temples across the country, seeking the deity's blessings for strength, courage, and protection from evil forces.  (ANI)

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Processions and Parades: In some regions, colourful processions are organized with devotees carrying idols of Lord Hanuman, chanting hymns, and spreading the message of devotion and courage.  (ANI)

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Reading of Ramayana: Some devotees engage in reading or listening to the epic tale of Ramayana, which narrates the heroic deeds of Lord Hanuman in service to Lord Rama.  (ANI)

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Distribution of Prasad: Prasad, a sacred offering blessed by the deity, is distributed among devotees as a symbol of divine grace and blessings.  (ANI)

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Fasting and Vrat: Some devotees observe fasts and vrat (austerities) on Hanuman Jayanti as a mark of devotion and to seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman.  (ANI)