India, May 12 -- Today marks the start of Telugu Hanuman Jayanti. And unlike the North Indian version, Telugu Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated over the course of a 41 day period.

History

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, often revered as a 'Chiranjeevi'. It is an important occasion in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where the 41 day Deeksha is celebrated fervently.

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti: Meaning

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti is sometimes also known as Anjaneya Swami Jayanti. On this auspicious occasion, devotees wear saffron clothes, chant mantras (holy verses) and bhajans (hymns), with some people keeping fasts.

Devotees also offer sindoor, betel leaves, jaggery and coconuts to Lord Hanuman during thi...