By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026
AGARTALA: The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the son of Anjani and the epitome of strength and devotion, is being celebrated today across the state with great spiritual fervor. Following the national tradition, Hanuman Janmotsav is being observed on the Chaitra Purnima (Full Moon) tithi, marking the arrival of the “Pavan-Putra” with prayers, rituals, and massive gatherings.
Since the early hours of Thursday, temples across the capital have resonated with the sounds of conch shells and the rhythmic chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Spiritual Hub: Laxmi Narayan Bari
The Laxmi Narayan Bari temple complex in Agartala, which houses a prominent Hanuman shrine, witnessed an extraordinary rush of devotees today. Long queues were seen snaking through the temple premises as people waited patiently for hours to offer their prayers.
Highlights of the Celebrations:
- Sindoor Alankar: Devotees offered ‘Sindoor’ (vermilion) mixed with jasmine oil to the idol of Lord Hanuman, a ritual symbolizing the deity’s immense love for Lord Rama.
- Special Bhog: Stalls near the temple were seen selling Boondi Laddus, Motichoor, and Gur-Chana (jaggery and gram), which were offered as ‘Bhog’ to the deity.
- Akhand Path: Several temples organized ‘Akhand Path’ of the Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day to seek blessings for protection and courage.
A Day of Fasting and Discipline
The Chaitra Purnima tithi, which began yesterday morning and concludes today shortly after sunrise, is considered highly auspicious for the ‘Vrat’ (fast). Thousands of devotees in Agartala have observed a day-long fast, consuming only fruits and milk, to mark the occasion.
”Hanuman Ji is the remover of all obstacles (Sankat Mochan). On this day, we pray for the strength to face life’s challenges with the same courage and humility that he displayed. Seeing such a large gathering at Laxmi Narayan Bari today proves that faith remains the strongest bond in our society,” said a devotee standing in the queue.
Community Impact
Apart from major temples, local Hanuman shrines in areas like Banamalipur, Battala, and Ramnagar also reported a high footfall. Several social organizations arranged for drinking water and ‘Prasad’ distribution for the devotees standing in the scorching April heat.
The Agartala Traffic Police had to make minor diversions near major temple zones to ensure the smooth movement of the thousands of devotees who turned up to celebrate the birth of the ultimate “Ram-Bhakt.”
