On 17th December 2017, Sunday, Hanuman Jeyanthi was celebrated in Sivakasi Badrakaliamman Temple, Ayyappan Kovil, Sivakasi Perummal Kovil and Sivan Kovil. Sivakasi Hanuman devotees observed fasting and recited Hanuman mantras. Vadai and vetrilai garlands were offered for Lord Hanuman. Special pujas were performed for Lord Hanuman. Prasadhams were distributed. A one week Hanuman Jayanti Bhajan Mela was organised by Vishva Hindu Parishad, near Sivakasi Sivan Kovil.