In a unique celebration of Hanuman Jayanti, the Pachmatha temple in Jabalpur unveiled a grand ‘Maha Thali’ featuring 56 traditional dishes from every corner of India—symbolizing unity in diversity through food. Adding to the festivity was an enormous 5,000-kg laddu offered in devotion to Lord Hanuman.
Organized by the Hanuman Mandir Seva Samiti and Mahila Mandal, the three-day celebration marks the temple’s silver jubilee and brings together culinary traditions from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The thali included regional delicacies like dry fruits from Kashmir, fafda-jalebi and dhokla from Gujarat, layiya from Uttar Pradesh, Banarasi paan and lassi, bel sharbat, and Bihar’s iconic litti-chokha.
“This plate brings together dishes from every corner of the country,” said Shraddha, a devotee who helped prepare the offerings. “Every item has been prepared with love and devotion.”
Spiritual leader Jagadguru Raghav Devacharya emphasized the deeper meaning of the occasion. “Hanuman ji’s strength reminds us of our true identity. Just as he found his purpose walking alongside Lord Ram, we too can understand our spiritual path through his example.”
Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra—also known as Chaitra Poornima—commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman. Devotees across the world observe fasts, chant mantras, and perform special pujas, seeking strength, devotion, and protection from Sankatmochan Hanuman.
