HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, April 18: Preparations are in full swing as the Hanuman Janamotsav Samity gears up to commemorate the golden jubilee of Hanuman Janamotsav with a grand two-day celebration on April 22 and 23.
The historic Hanuman Mandir located at Gallapatty on TR Phookan Road in Fancy Bazar here will host this vibrant event, showcasing one of the state’s and Northeast’s oldest Hanuman temples.
Hanuman Janamotsav Samity president Shailendra Sharma said the festivities promise to be a spectacle, will kick off with a cultural procession where a large number of enthusiastic women are expected to participate. Devotees, adorned as revered deities such as Hanuman, Shiva, Ram, Laxman, and others, will add a divine touch to the procession.
The venue in which the golden jubilee celebrations will be held will illuminated with colourful lights and fluttering flags, heightening the festive spirit. The day’s events will commence with the ceremonial Pujan and Maha-Abhishek of Lord Hanuman, followed by a grand Maha-Aarti scheduled for 11:15 am on April 23, marking the pinnacle of the spiritual engagements.
Hanuman Janamotsav Samity secretary, CA Vikash Agarwal said this celebration has garnered widespread participation over the years, with people from various communities coming together to partake in it. Dedicated members of the Hanuman Janamotsav Samity have been tirelessly round the clock to ensure the success of this special golden jubilee year.
Adding to the cultural richness of the event, around 40 artists from Master Chhedi Lal’s troupe in Delhi will entertain the public with their performances. Their repertoire will include captivating portrayals of Ganesh Ji, Hanuman Ji, Shiva Parvati, Krishna Sudama, Tirupati Balaji, Seth Savariya, Narasimha Avatar, Varaha Roop, Shiva Kali, Radha Krishna, and Ram Darbar.
The Hanuman Janamotsav’s golden jubilee celebrations promise to be a memorable and spiritually enriching experience for all attendees, celebrating decades of devotion and cultural heritage at this iconic temple.
