Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter today to greet Indians on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti which celebrates the birth of Hindu God Hanuman.
“The life of Pawanaputra (son of wind God), which is a symbol of devotion, strength, dedication and discipline, inspires us to face and overcome every crisis,” the PM tweeted in Hindi.However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this year and the nationwide lockdown, the government has asked people to not step out and celebrate the occasion at their homes. The Centre has asked states to take enough precautions so that people do not congregate outdoors.
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal also greeted citizens on the day and said that with the blessings of Lord Hanuman, the world will soon get an effective “sanjeevani” (medicine) for coronavirus treatment.
Most of the big temples have been shut in the country as the festival is celebrated not only in North India but also in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra.
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