Hanuman Janmotsav – Special Events in Temples
Procession Today: 43 Tableaus Along with 10 Hanuman Temples
After the evening aarti at 5 PM from Ramlila Maidan, the Chief Minister will flag off the procession.
In Jaipur, on the occasion of Chaitra Shukla Purnima (Hanuman Janmotsav), celebrations were held across temples in the city.
- Special arrangements have been made in temples.
- The 40th Hanumat Shobha Yatra (procession) will be carried out.
- The main chariot will carry the idol of Hanuman Ji from the historic Swarn Mandir established during Jaipur’s foundation.
- The procession will include:
- 1 elephant
- 4 camels
- 4 horses
- 4 bands
- Along with this, 43 decorative tableaus (Jhankis) will be showcased.
- A separate chariot of Neem Karoli Baba will also be part of the procession.
- The procession will begin at 5 PM and reach Sanganeri Gate Hanuman Temple by 6 PM.
- Organizers mentioned that:
- A 12-foot-tall idol of Hanuman Ji has been installed at Badi Chaupar for two days, attracting large crowds.
Sundarkand & Hanuman Chalisa Recitations
- At Shri Vishnu Dham Venkateshwar Temple (Gopalpura area):
- The idol of Hanuman Ji was decorated with jasmine flowers.
- Ritual bathing (abhishek) was performed with jasmine oil.
- More than 900 families participated.
- Collective recitation of Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa was conducted.
- At Chandi Ki Taksal Kale Hanuman Temple:
- Celebrations were held under the guidance of Mahant Gopaldas Maharaj.
- At Motidungri Ganesh Temple:
- A flag procession (Dharm Yatra) also took place.
- At Veer Hanuman Temple (Purani Basti, near Mishri Khan area):
- Special decoration was done using sindoor (vermillion) and gold foil.
“Hanuman tableau decorated with the full moon”
- A 12-foot tall Hanuman statue was beautifully decorated.
- The full moon appeared as if Lord Ram was giving darshan.
Procession Route
The procession will pass through:
- Ramlila Maidan
- Sanganeri Gate
- Haldiyon Ka Rasta
- Badi Chaupar
- Tripolia Gate
- And other major markets
Idols in 10 प्रमुख Hanuman Temples
- Kale Hanuman Ji
- Made of black stone, decorated with silver; south-facing and very powerful.
- Khole Ke Hanuman Ji
- Located in Lakshman Doongri; a large idol in a reclining posture. The name “Khole” comes from its appearance from behind a hill.
- Galta Ji (Hanuman Temple)
- Here Hanuman Ji is worshipped in the form of Lord Ram’s servant (Ram Bhakt).
- Chandpole Hanuman Ji
- Located at Chandpole Gate; considered the protector of the city, very ancient and revered.
- Panchmukhi Hanuman (Amer Road)
- Five-faced divine idol representing Narasimha, Varaha, Garuda, Hayagriva, and Hanuman.
- Bal Hanuman Temple (Purani Basti)
- Features a beautiful child-form idol of Hanuman Ji.
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman (Ambabari)
- In blessing posture; devotees pray here for fulfillment of wishes.
- Dakshinmukhi Hanuman (Sanganeri Gate)
- Known for removing Vastu dosha (architectural/energy defects); faces south.
- Veer Hanuman Temple (near Samod)
- Situated on a hill; a large idol in a brave (Veer) posture.
- Bajrang Bali Temple (Sanganer)
- Idol in fearless posture; famous for devotional chanting and hymns (Chaupai & Kirtan).