Shimla, April 2 -- A large number of devotees gathered at the iconic Jakhu Hanuman Temple on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, with prominent political leaders, tourists, and locals visiting the shrine to offer prayers.

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also visited the temple and extended greetings to the people.

Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "First of all, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on Hanuman Jayanti. The kind of devotion we are witnessing today, with people arriving in large numbers for darshan and blessings at this historic temple, is remarkable. I pray that Lord Hanuman protects us all, gives us strength, and blesses the state to progress furt...