New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Hanuman Jayanti greetings to the countrymen on Thursday and wished for the continued progress of the nation.

Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, marks Lord Hanuman’s birth as Rama’s devoted devotee and symbol of courage, service, and intellect in Hindu tradition.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt greetings of Hanuman Jayanti to all my fellow countrymen. May this sacred occasion bring new energy and vigour into everyone’s life.”

“My wish is that Pavanputra Hanuman ji shower his abundant blessings of strength, wisdom, and knowledge upon all, so that the might of our nation may further increase. Jai Bajrangbali!”

The Prime Minister also shared a photo and a Sanskrit sholk dedicated to Lord Hanuman and said, “Lord Hanuman Ji are the unparalleled symbols of devotion, strength, and unwavering dedication. May the grace of the mighty one infuse courage and positivity into all his devotees.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, extending heartfelt greetings to all the citizens on the occasion, said, “May Lord Bajrangbali, the unparalleled devotee of Lord Shri Ram and the symbol of valour, devotion, and service, be prayed to remove the troubles of all fellow citizens and bestow upon them happiness, peace, and prosperity. Jai Shri Ram!”

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also took to X and wished people on the auspicious occasion.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the country on the occasion of ‘Shri Hanuman Jayanti’. I pray to the Sankatmochan Bajrangbali Ji, the symbol of selfless devotion, boundless strength, and complete surrender, that He may bestow upon everyone strength, wisdom, discernment, and excellent health,” Nadda said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, extended Hanuman Jayanti greetings, stating, “On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram’s devoted devotee, the crisis-averter Shri Hanuman Ji, ‘Shri Hanuman Jayanti,’ heartfelt congratulations and infinite best wishes to all devotees and the people of the state.”

“May Pavanputra Shri Hanuman Ji be prayed to remove all crises from everyone’s lives and infuse them with happiness, peace, strength, wisdom, and good health,” he added.

–IANS

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