Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Hanuman. On this day, the devotees keep fast. Every year, Hanuman Jayanthi occurs on the full moon day of the Hindu month Chaitra. At some places, Hanuman Jaynti is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month Kartik.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Lord Hanuman is the symbol of courage, self-control, the highest state of devotion, intellect, sense-control, and humility. The pious day of Hanuman Jayanti is the best time to offer prayers and praise Lord Hanuman and imbibe all his great qualities in our human capacity. Those who urge to seek the “extraordinary” power like Lord Hanuman, keep fast on the day of Hanuman Jayanti and seek his divine blessings. The saffron colour flag near the Hanuman temples on the highways and even in hilly areas is a sign of protection against the negative energies. Lord Hanuman has the boon of immortality, (he is called ‘Chiranjeev’ for this reason), and it is believed he still exists.
When Mata Sita was abducted by Ravan, Lord Hanuman acted as the saviour and he was able to locate the place where Ravan kept Sita Mata. With his intellect, he builds the army and reached Lanka and saved Mata Sita. His selfless devotion toward Lord Ram is always remembered through generations. Lord Ram reciprocated his devotion by treating him like his brother and this was the reason for the meeting of Bheem and Lord Hanuman in Mahabharat.
Lord Hanuman is the icon of loyalty to the higher self, strength, and faith. Lord Hanuman is blessed with divine powers. So like Lord Hanuman, we should elevate ourselves spiritually, and achieve the ability to handle our problems even if they are high as mountainous and try to conquer the negativities within us. We may have grown up, but it takes lots of effort to grow spiritually and mentally. The higher self the lord is within us we must evolve in mind and spirit and this can be achieved with the divine blessings of Lord Hanuman. The chanting of Hanuman Chalisa by Sant Tulsidas will bless the devoted soul with Bal(strength), Budhi(Intellect)&- and Vidya(Knowledge ). Lord Hanuman is the symbol of strength, let us too follow his example and be a pillar of strength for others.
Fasting & Worship Procedure
Vrat (fasting) and Puja Vidhi (worship rituals) below:
On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, the devoted soul take bath and observe a fast.
- In this fast, the Tatkalik Tithi (Ratrivyapini) is taken.
2. The night before keeping the fast, the devoted soul needs to sleep on the floor, remembering Ram-Sita and Hanuman.
3. The devoted soul takes a holy bath early in the morning.
4. The devoted soul takes Sankalp for the Vrat with water in hand.
5. After the completion of Sankalp, the devoted soul sits facing the East direction. Face toward east or north while sitting.
6. The devoted Soul chants Hanuman Chalisa.
8. Furthermore, the devotee worships him following all the rituals of Shodashopachar (the 16 rites).
Legend
Anjana was an Apsara, she took birth on earth due to a curse. She could only get rid of this curse after conceiving a son. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, the father of Hanuman was Kesari, the King of Sumeru. Kesari was the son of Brihaspati. Anjana prayed to Shiva for 12 long years in the desire for a son. As a result, she has blessed with a son: Hanuman. It is believed that Hanuman is the incarnation of Shiva.
The Lord Hanuman devotees apply red tilak (vermillion) to the forehead of the Hanuman idol, read Hanuman Chalisa, offer Prasad of laddoo, offer Aarti by chanting mantras and singing Aarti songs.
Lord Hanuman is the icon of loyalty to the higher self, strength, and faith. He is blessed with divine powers and so, like Lord Hanuman, we should elevate ourselves spiritually, and achieve the ability to handle our problems even if they are high as mountains and try to conquer the negativities within us. We may have grown up, but it takes effort to grow spiritually and mentally. The chanting of Hanuman Chalisa by Sant Tulsidas blesses the devotee with Bal (strength), Budhi (Intellect) and Vidya (Knowledge ).
Happy Hanuman Jayanti!
May you get blessed by the Lord Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanthi.
Lord Hanuman is the symbol of strength, let us too follow his example and be a pillar of strength for others.
