On January 9th we celebrated Hanuman Jayanti at our ashram in Chennai, where the presiding deity is of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman. From morning till evening around 5,000 devotees visited for darshana of Lord Hanuman. Bhajans were sung by devotees, and prasadam was distributed to all of the guests throughout the day.

In the morning maha abhishekam was conducted, and in the afternoon yaagam was performed to please Lord Hanuman. Below you can find some photos of the celebrations.

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Abhishekam with curd (yogurt).

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Abhishekam with panchamritam (bananas, dates, honey, etc.).

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Abhishekam with turmeric (manjal).

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Abhishekam with honey.

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Abhishekam with turmeric and rice flour.

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Abhishekam with kusha water and kusha root.

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First arati after the maha abhishekam.

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Pushpanjali and pushpa abhishekam.

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