Hyderabad, April 2 -- The Hanuman Shobha Yatra, organised on the occasion of Hanuman Vijayotsav, commenced in Hyderabad on Thursday with religious fervour and elaborate arrangements by the authorities.

The idol of Veera Hanuman was placed on a specially decorated chariot for the procession, with Sri Govinda Giriji Maharaj Swamy attending as the chief guest. Devotees raised slogans such as "Jai Sriram," "Jai Hanuman," and "Ramalakshmana Janaki, Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki," creating a vibrant devotional atmosphere.

The yatra began at the Ram Mandir in Gowliguda at 1220 hours and is scheduled to conclude around 2030 hours at the Hanuman Temple in Tadbund. Covering a distance of about 12 kilometres, the procession passes through key areas including ...