Shree Hanuman Jayanti Chaitra Pournima

Hi Friends…..As we all knew about Hanuman is a Hindu God, who was an ardent devotee of Sh.Rama according to the Hindu legends. He is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana.So today we will share about Hanuman Jayanti or Hanumath Jayanti which is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Hindu Lord Hanuman, the Vanara god, widely venerated throughout India. Basically it is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa). it’s one of the very important festivals in India. A large number of Hanuman devotees flock to Hanuman temple in the morning on this day to pay their homage to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman ji is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is usually known for his unwavering devotion to the Lord Rama. Due to his unconditional devotion towards Lord Rama, he is popularly known as ‘Ramduta’, also mentioned in the Hanuman Chalisa – रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा, अंजनिपुत्र पवनसुतनामा.  -He is considered to be as one of the most powerful Hindu gods in India. According to Hindu mythology, as the son of 'Pawan', the God of Winds and 'Anjanee' often referred to as 'Pawanputra,' is blessed with immense physical and mental strength that is greatly inspiring.

People in India organize special prayers for Lord Hanuman to get rid of evil spirits on Hanuman Jayanti. The God is known for its magical powers. Prayers and Hymns are sung all day long in various Hanuman temples dedicated to the lord. Hanuman is considered as a symbol of Power and great strength in Hindu mythology. He is believed to have carried a whole mountain in his shoulder. On auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, People apply red Sindur from Lord's feet on their foreheads. This is considering being a ritual for good health and good luck. People worship Lord Hanuman as a symbol of devotion, magical powers, strength and energy. People read Hanuman Chalisa as it has ability to conquer the evil spirits and provide peace to the mind. The devotees of Lord Hanuman visit Hanuman temples at this day after a holy in the early morning, apply red tilak (vermillion) to the foreheads of Hanuman idol, read Hanuman Chalisa, offer Prasad of laddoo, do Aarti by chanting mantras and Aarti songs, make round of the temple and so many rituals. As Lord Hanuman was born to the Vanara community having reddish orange color body, that’s why it is seen to all the Hanuman temples having reddish orange colored Hanuman idol. After puja, people apply red Sindur to their own foreheads as a Prasad and distribute laddoo Prasad among people to get blessed with what they have prayed to their God Hanuman. The whole Vanara community including all the human fraternity was happy and celebrated his birthday with great enthusiasm and joy by dancing, singing and lots of activities. From then, it was started celebrating as a Hanuman Jayanti by his devotees to get strength and wisdom like him.

In Maharashtra, Saturday is considered to be the day of Shri Hanuman while in rest of India (Bhaarat) both Tuesday and Wednesday are considered to be His days. There is a custom of offering Sindoor and oil to Shri Hanuman on these days. Breaking a coconut in front of Shri Hanuman also appears to be an age old custom. For spiritual progress, Shri Hanuman with His face to the left (Vaammukhi Hanuman) or Shri Hanuman with an attitude of service (Daas Hanuman) is worshipped. Hanuman Jayanti celebration indicates the balanced coexistence of the whole human fraternity with the nature’s incredible creature, Lord Hanuman from Vanara community. People from the Hindu religion worship Lord Hanuman as a divine creature. This celebration has lots of importance to all however Brahmacharis, wrestlers and bodybuilders are specially inclined towards this celebration. There are many names through which Lord Hanuman is famous among his devotees like Bajrangabali, Pavanasuta, Pavankumar, Mahavira, Balibima, Marutsuta, Anjanisut, Sankat Mochan, Anjaneya, Maruti, Rudra and many more.

Let us pray to Lord Hanuman to bless us to develop His quality of intense devotion and removal of our negative attitudes so that we progress spiritually.