Prominent Hindu Group Launches Free Hanuman Chalisa Distribution in South Africa

A key Hindu organisation in South Africa has initiated a campaign to distribute one million pocket-sized copies of the Hanuman Chalisa for free over the next five years. The programme kicked off with the distribution of 10,000 copies during a special event at the Vishnu Temple. The initiative aims to foster spiritual growth, community service, and cultural preservation.

A prominent Hindu organisation in South Africa has launched a programme to distribute one million pocket-sized copies of the Hanuman Chalisa for free within the next five years.

The launch and distribution of the first 10,000 copies, believed to be the smallest printed edition of the Hanuman Chalisa globally, took place during an 'Utsav of Devotion' day on Saturday at the Vishnu Temple in South Africa.

"We hosted the event, attended by representatives of over a dozen religious organisations across South Africa, to celebrate spiritual growth, community service, and cultural preservation," said Pandita Lucy Sigaban, the founder of the SA Hindus.

Niran Singh, the owner of Shereno Printers, was honoured at the event for his company's contributions to the project, which involved a lot of manual work. The Hanuman Chalisa can easily fit into a purse or wallet.

"Despite its tiny size, the text is still large enough to be read easily by people," Sigaban said.

(With inputs from agencies.)