Hanuman Janmotsav – Special Events in Temples

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

1. Kale Hanuman Ji
• Made of black stone, decorated with silver; south-facing and very powerful.
2. 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.
3. Galta Ji (Hanuman Temple)
• Here Hanuman Ji is worshipped in the form of Lord Ram’s servant (Ram Bhakt).
4. Chandpole Hanuman Ji
• Located at Chandpole Gate; considered the protector of the city, very ancient and revered.
5. Panchmukhi Hanuman (Amer Road)
• Five-faced divine idol representing Narasimha, Varaha, Garuda, Hayagriva, and Hanuman.
6. Bal Hanuman Temple (Purani Basti)
• Features a beautiful child-form idol of Hanuman Ji.
7. Sankat Mochan Hanuman (Ambabari)
• In blessing posture; devotees pray here for fulfillment of wishes.
8. Dakshinmukhi Hanuman (Sanganeri Gate)
• Known for removing Vastu dosha (architectural/energy defects); faces south.
9. Veer Hanuman Temple (near Samod)
• Situated on a hill; a large idol in a brave (Veer) posture.
10. Bajrang Bali Temple (Sanganer)

• Idol in fearless posture; famous for devotional chanting and hymns (Chaupai & Kirtan).