Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is considered to be one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which usually falls in March or April.

Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the holiest cities in India and is considered to be the spiritual capital of the country. It is home to many ancient temples and is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.

During Hanuman Jayanti in Varanasi, devotees gather at various temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman to offer prayers and perform puja rituals. The most famous Hanuman temple in Varanasi is the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, which attracts a large number of devotees during this festival.

The celebrations in Varanasi usually start early in the morning with devotees taking a dip in the holy river Ganga and performing puja rituals at the temple. In the evening, a grand procession is taken out on the streets, in which an idol of Lord Hanuman is carried on a chariot, accompanied by music and chanting of hymns.

The festival is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in Varanasi, and it is believed that participating in the celebrations can bring good luck and blessings from Lord Hanuman.