Fri Dec 13 06:04:16 UTC 2024: ## Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated with Fervour Across India
**Bangalore, India** – Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of the Hindu deity Hanuman, was celebrated with great devotion across India today. The festival, which falls on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, marks the birth of the powerful monkey god, revered for his strength, devotion to Lord Rama, and unwavering faith.
Celebrations varied across the country, with devotees participating in a range of rituals and observances. In Karnataka, as elsewhere, the day was marked by intense devotion. Common practices included reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, visiting Hanuman temples, singing devotional songs (bhajans), and observing fasts.
Many devotees lit four-faced lamps and recited the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkanda. Offerings of laddoos, bananas, and other fruits, along with ghee lamps, were presented to the deity.
Hanuman Jayanti is a significant religious event for Hindus, reaffirming their faith and devotion to Lord Hanuman. The festival is observed with much enthusiasm and serves as a reminder of Hanuman’s exemplary qualities.