Why We Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu religious festival that celebrates the birth of Shree Hanumanji, who is immensely revered throughout the world where Hindus reside. According to legends, He was born as a monkey God to serve Shree Ram as the greatest disciple with utter and unflinching devotion. Hanumanji is the symbol of strength and energy, proven by His service and devotion to Shree Ram. He is said to be able to assume any form at will, wield celestial weapons, move mountains, dart through the air, and seize the clouds. Hanumanji is the only deity that cannot be troubled by negative energies. During Hanuman Jayanti people observe a fast, meditate, practice charity, and recite various devotional hymns and prayers like the Hanuman Chalisa, repeating His glories and adventures!
Why We Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu religious festival that celebrates the birth of Shree Hanumanji, who is immensely revered throughout the world where Hindus reside.
According to legends, He was born as a monkey God to serve Shree Ram as the greatest disciple with utter and unflinching devotion. Hanumanji is the symbol of strength and energy, proven by His service and devotion to Shree Ram. He is said to be able to assume any form at will, wield celestial weapons, move mountains, dart through the air, and seize the clouds. Hanumanji is the only deity that cannot be troubled by negative energies.
During Hanuman Jayanti people observe a fast, meditate, practice charity, and recite various devotional hymns and prayers like the Hanuman Chalisa, repeating His glories and adventures!
Devotees of Shree Hanumanji celebrate Him and seek His protection and blessings. We welcome you to join us and do the same!
HANUMAN JAYANTI HIGHLIGHTS
On 7th April 2018, around 350 members of the Lohana Community with family & friends converged at the Mississauga Ram Mandir to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti. 54 Hanuman Chalisa were chanted with beautiful music provided by musicians from the Ram Mandir and ably led by our very own First Lady Rashmi Kantaria. Sponsors got a chance to offer Ladwa and chant Hanuman Chalisa followed by delicious Mahaprasad.
Hanumanji Artwork by Shivani Dave
Hanumanji Artwork by Shivani Dave
A big thank you to our lead organizer for the event, Rashmi Kantaria, who did a wonderful job in bringing everyone together to such a positively spiritual event.
We also wish to thank the following for their contributions towards making this event a success:
- Pandit Paul Sharma, the other Pandits, musicians, singers and the entire team at the Mississauga Ram Mandir
- Indiraben Somaia for her support and guidance.
- The executive committee who offered Shree Hanumanji ladwas on behalf of the International Sponsor families from the UK, Portugal, Switzerland, and out of Province from Vancouver. We wish to thank all the Sponsors (total 121 sponsors) that attended from near and far, as well as those that still donated despite being unable to attend, for their kind contribution towards this event.
- The event was streamed live online, so hopefully those that were unable to attend, had an opportunity to tune in.
- The delicious Mahaprasad food was catered by Ambika Khaman (Dhokla) House & Catering from Brampton, and we wish to thank them for making it so tasty!
- A warm Thank you to all the LCFT members, and those of the Community that helped to set up in the morning, during the Hanuman Chalisa and at the Mahaprasad, including many youth volunteers from our community. Your help was priceless and very much appreciated!
- A special thank you to the sub-committee of this event including Alka Panchmatia, Deval Chandarana, Sheetal Dave and Kajal Gadhia.
- Thank you to Sanjay Dave for contributing his time in taking and editing the photos of the event.
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