Hanuman Jayanti being celebrated with religious fervour

The West Bengal government has directed the state police to send additional forces to the troubled area in order to prevent any violence on Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday. In most Indian states the festival is celebrated on Chaitra Pournima while in some states it is celebrated in the month of Vaishakha or Margashirsha. It was Hanuman's devotion to Lord Ram that helped him defeat Ravana after Sita's abduction.

Each year, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day during Chaitra month.

Wish you all a very Happy Hanuman Jayanti! According to mythology, Hanuman played an important role in Ramayana.

On this day devotees also distribute food to poor people outside the temple who take his blessing in the way of Prashad to keep away evil powers and troubles.

Hanuman is the son of wind-God Pawana and is believed to possess herculean abilities. Hanuman is known for his physical and mental power and he has the power to transform energy into any form. Religious texts have it that he has the power to lift an entire mountain with just one hand. Devotees are thronging Temples across the country to offer Prayers to Lord Hanuman.

Here are the steps to perform Puja on Hanuman Jayanti. And this year it comes on March 31, it is also known as the Chaitra Poornima. Light a diya of ghee and pour mustard oil on the idol of Lord Hanuman and sing bhajans glorifying Lord Hanuman.