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IN PHOTOS: As India celebrates Hanuman Jayanti, know these six interesting facts about the day

Updated On: 12 April, 2025 02:32 PM IST | Katyayani Kapoor

On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees across India are thronging the Hanuman temples to offer prayers. The day celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, an ardent follower of Lord Ram. (Pics/PTI)

Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janmotsav celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, an ardent follower of Lord Ram (PTI Photo)

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Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janmotsav celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, an ardent follower of Lord Ram (PTI Photo)
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees go to the Hanuman temple, offer sindoor (red vermilion) to Lord Hanuman, read Sunderkand Path, and pray to Lord Hanuman.

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On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees go to the Hanuman temple, offer sindoor (red vermilion) to Lord Hanuman, read Sunderkand Path, and pray to Lord Hanuman.

Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Mahadeva. Devotees believe that one can improve life's harmony, and success by praying to Lord Hanuman.

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Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Mahadeva. Devotees believe that one can improve life's harmony, and success by praying to Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Maruti Nandan, which is celebrated with much fanfare by followers of Lord Hanuman, with temples across the country getting busy with worshippers.

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Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Maruti Nandan, which is celebrated with much fanfare by followers of Lord Hanuman, with temples across the country getting busy with worshippers.

In Hinduism, the Hanuman Jayanti celebration is also known as Bajrangbali Jayanti, Anjaneya Jayanti, Hanumath Jayanti, and Hanuman Janamotsav.

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In Hinduism, the Hanuman Jayanti celebration is also known as Bajrangbali Jayanti, Anjaneya Jayanti, Hanumath Jayanti, and Hanuman Janamotsav.

Processions are an integral part of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, featuring bhajan-kirtans, saffron flags, kalash yatras, traditional drums, and spirited slogans in praise of Lord Hanuman.

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Processions are an integral part of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, featuring bhajan-kirtans, saffron flags, kalash yatras, traditional drums, and spirited slogans in praise of Lord Hanuman.

The style and scale of Hanuman Jayanti processions vary across different regions, reflecting local traditions and fervour.

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The style and scale of Hanuman Jayanti processions vary across different regions, reflecting local traditions and fervour.

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