A five day Hanuman Janmotsav has commenced at Bade Hanuman temple of Sangam on Tuesday. Prayagraj: A five-day religious programme to mark Hanuman Janmotsav began at Shri Bade Hanuman temple at Sangam on Tuesday, with a large number of devotees offering prayers. The temple was decorated with flowers for the celebrations and the premises remained crowded throughout the day.The programme began with the installation of Lord Ganesh, followed by ‘Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha’ havan. Under the guidance of Baghambari Gaddi Mahant Balbeer Giri, priests and scholars from South India performed the ritual amid Vedic chants. The rituals concluded with a maha aarti, which was attended by devotees. In the evening, ‘Prakar Shuddhi’ and ‘Rakshoghna havan’ were performed for purification of the temple premises and the welfare of people. Giri also inspected arrangements for the celebrations.On Wednesday, a ‘Ram Tarak Mantra havan’ will be held in the morning, followed by a ‘Maha Sudarshan havan’ in the evening. Special prayers, Vedic rituals and aarti will continue throughout the five-day celebration.