By Bipin Sharma
Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated on 6th April’ 2023 with all religious fervour and festivity throughout the length and breadth of the country by countless Hanuman devotees.
The Management Committe of Shiv Mandir, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi organized a grand event in the Temple premises to celebrate the momentous occasion.
The Temple wore a festive look with the outpouring of a large number of devotees from all nooks and corners of the city.
The Bhajan Sandhya witnessed an enthralling musical performance by devotional Singer Indu Khanna who got everyone swaying to the melodious religious numbers.
The auspicious occasion was graced by eminent personalities that included the likes of noted Realtor and Philanthropist Virender Bhagat (MD Newtech Villa), Deepak Sewani (Moti Sweets), and the members of Shiv Mandir Working Committee namely Vimal Jaitly (President), AP Khurana (Hony Past President), Bhola Bamniyal, S Kapur, Manoj Chabbra, Rakesh Chadha, Kapil Dixit, Ashok Sahota to name a few.
Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Jaitly President Shiv Mandir Working Committee shared, “Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Hindu deity Hanuman who was one of the key protagonists of Ramayana. Hanuman regarded to be an ardent devotee of Lord Rama is widely known for his unflinching devotion. Revered as a symbol of energy and strength, Hanuman has been venerated since time immemorial.
It is a matter of pride that the newly formed Working Committee of the Temple aspires to celebrate various festivals and religious occasions with all pomp and show.
We feel proud about our ancient festivals, customs and traditions which are all an integral part of our Sanatan Dharam. I have always aspired to make people aware of our rich cultural heritage and ethos.
Our team nurtures a keen desire to regularly organize religious events and activities in the Temple premises. This in turn, will help youths become more aware and inclined towards their religion, as well as play a vital role in consolidating the bonds among people. The response to the various events that we have organised in the Temple so far, has been simply overwhelming.
It encourages us to organize many more such events on a comparatively much bigger scale.”
The Bhajan Sandhya was followed by Bhandara Prasad.
