Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in Bhagyanagar were held in massive scale on April 2, with the city witnessing the grand ‘Sri Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra’. Streets across the Hyderabad echoed with slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hanuman”, while saffron flags fluttered amid the massive participation of lakhs of devotees.
The main procession commenced at 11:30 AM from the historic Sri Rama Mandir in Gowliguda after special pujas and proceeded towards the Veeranjaneya Swamy temple at Tadbund, where it concluded at night. Covering approximately 12.5 to 13 kilometres, the yatra passed through Putlibowli, Koti, Sultan Bazaar, Narayanguda, Chikkadpally, RTC Cross Roads, Musheerabad, Bible House, and other key areas before reaching Secunderabad.
The Sree Hanuman Vijayotsava procession from Karmanghat Hanuman Temple also commenced from Karmanghat and merged with the main procession at Koti. A sub-yatra from Karmanghat passed through Champapet, IS Sadan, Saidabad, and Malakpet, covering about 10.8 kilometres before joining the main rally.
Hyderabad CP Shri V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, visited the Sri Rama Mandir in Gowliguda. He offered special pujas to the Swamy and formally flagged off the yatra.
శ్రీ వీర హనుమాన్ విజయ యాత్రను పురస్కరించుకుని గౌలిగూడలోని శ్రీ రామ మందిరాన్ని హైదరాబాద్ సీపీ శ్రీ వీసీ సజ్జనర్, ఐపీఎస్ గారు దర్శించుకున్నారు.
స్వామివారికి ప్రత్యేక పూజలు నిర్వహించి, యాత్రను ప్రారంభించారు.@hydcitypolice @CPHydCity pic.twitter.com/Is2RWhFmmc
— Office of V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarOffice) April 2, 2026
Along with this, 14 sub-processions from Malkajgiri and from other area joined the main yatra. In total, around 168 processions from across the city became part of the grand rally, including 92 local processions within the Malkajgiri Commissionerate limits.
Earlier in the day, Bajrang Dal organised a yajna at Gowliguda Ram Mandir from 8 AM to 10 AM, followed by a mass Hanuman Chalisa recital at Koti. A two-wheeler rally was also taken out via Koti, Sultan Bazaar, Kachiguda, Narayanguda, Chikkadpally, Ashok Nagar, Tank Bund, Bata, and Paradise, concluding at Tadbund Hanuman temple.
This massive and peaceful procession was led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, with the support of hundreds of temple committees, bhajan mandalis, and devotees from various parts of the city, who gathered at designated locations and merged into the main yatra.
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The Sree Hanuman Vijayotsava procession from Karmanghat is now moving towards Champapet.
Commuters are advised to avoid the route and use alternate roads for a hassle-free commute. #HanumanJayanti #HanumanJayanti2026 #TrafficUpdate #TrafficDiversion… pic.twitter.com/PbA86UWVLd— Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP) April 2, 2026
Throughout the yatra, devotees performed traditional kolatam dances, teenmaar drum beats, and Oggu dholu performances, which emerged as major attractions. Voluntary organisations and devotees provided panakam (Sweet), buttermilk, and served prasadam along the route. Large statues of Hanuman in various forms captivated the devotees.
Hyderabad Police Continuously Monitored Yatra
Around 3,000 police personnel were deployed with comprehensive bandobust arrangements to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Hyderabad Police continuously monitored the yatra through drones and CCTV cameras, particularly in sensitive areas in old city of Hyderabad, while senior officials oversaw the situation from the Command Control Room.
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Due to diversion at City College for the High Court Hanuman procession, vehicular movement is slow from Modern Government Maternity Hospital towards City College and MJ Bridge.
Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch and use alternate routes.… pic.twitter.com/5IZ5GOWEEC— Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP) April 2, 2026
During the initial phase, reportedly some communal elements attempted to disrupt the Veera Hanuman Vijaya Yatra that started from Karmanghat yesterday at two locations (they hatched conspiracies to incite disturbances in two places). However, alert Police and Bajrang Dal karyakartas thwarted these attempts and ensured the shobhayatra continued successfully.
Traffic diversions and temporary halts were implemented across key routes from morning till night to facilitate the smooth movement of the procession and minimise inconvenience to the public.
Special parking arrangements were made near Tadbund Hanuman temple at Dhobighat, Hanumanth Reddy Complex (Tadbund X Roads), and open spaces near Imperial Gardens in Karkhana.
Speaking to media , Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar, VHP national spokesperson, said, “With the spirit that for the nation, for dharma, and for the protection of culture, the Hindu society has come together as one. For the protection of this nation’s culture, raising the slogans “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, a grand and divine shobha yatra is being taken out from the Karmanghat temple.”
The procession, which reached Tadbund late at night, was accorded a grand welcome by the temple committee. Special harathis were offered to the Swamy, marking the successful conclusion of the celebrations. The yatra, marked by devotion and discipline, filled the city with spiritual fervour. Nearly 1 lakh bikes have joined the yatra in the city.
Thanks to , @CPHydCity, @MalkajgiriCop @CPMalkajgiri , @GHMCOnline and other govt departments for the incredible support and coordination during the Bhagyanagar Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra! 🙏🚩 Your efforts ensured a smooth, safe, and successful procession.
Kudos to the local…
— Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar (@shashidhar147) April 3, 2026
After the conclusion of the yatra, a VHP leaders expressed gratitude for the incredible support and coordination extended during the Bhagyanagar Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra.
