Day 8 April-Hanuman Jayanti 2020

One of the famous Hindu festivals, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman. On this auspicious day, ardent devotees of Lord Hanuman observe fast and worships the lord to seek his protection and refuge. They also take part in reciting Hanuman Chalisa and also read scriptures like Ramayan and Mahabharata. Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy. He is worshipped as a deity who is able to attain victory against all evil.

This year Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on 8 April. While the temples are closed due to the lockdown, there will be no processions and religious gatherings during this festival this time around. But, according to astrologers, on the Chaitra Purnima, there will be handmade constellations, Balava Karan, Vyatipati Yoga, Anand Yoga, and Siddh Yoga with Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. This type of yoga is coming after 430 years on this Hanuman Jayanti.