Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti: The Day to Celebrate the Birth of Lord Hanumanji

Beside the celebration of the Snan Festival of the Chaitra Purnima on 6th April the festival of Hanuman Jayanti was also celebrated round the globe and especially in India. There are no special rituals to follow while worshipping the Bajarngbali Hanumanji. It is told that Lord Hanuman was born on the auspicious day of Chaitra Purnima in Treta Yug on Tusday. Hence the Tuesday is dedicated to Hanumanji. It is believed too that if Hanaumanji is remembered with a pure heat He can remove all types of obstacles from the lives of the devotees. Actually it is Hanumanji who has the power to alleviate all types of human pains and agonies. Now let us cast a glance at the special Puja and rituals of Hanuman Jayanti.

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How to go for Hanumanji Puja

First of all donate water to Sun God after taking a holy dip in water. Then draw two Swastik signs on the two sides of your main door. These paintings please Mother Lakshsmi and Bajarangji both. Thereafter write Shree Ram on a Peepal leave with vermillion and offer it to Hanumanji. You can offer Motichur Laddu to Him too. While opening your mind to Lord Hanumanji apply vermillion on a coconut, binding it with Moli and offer it at the lotus feet of Lord Hanuman. It is believed that if you can do so all your problems are sure to be removed. Now burn a lamp of oil and began chanting the Mantras of the Lord. Then go for Aarai and donate something as per your capacity to the destitute. It is regarded that opting for Hawan is highly auspicious on this very day.

Hanuman Jayanti Mantras:

OM ANJANEYA BIDMOHE VAYU PUTRAY DHIMOHI| TONNO HANUMAT PROCHODOYAT

OM NAMOH BHOGOBOTE ANJONEYAY MOHABOLAY SWAHA….. And so on. There are many Mantras dedicated to Lord Hanumanji.

The Special Rituals

On the special occasion once you can offer Hanumanji marigold and sun flowers you are sure to invoke prosperity and happiness for good. It is also told that if the Lord is worn the garland of Tulasi all the obstacles from the path of the devotee is also removed. One can attain success in employment and business. To gain money this remedy is highly effective. Donate a triangular red flag to a hanuman temple on which the words RAM is inscribed. To alleviate all kinds of miseries this remedy is regarded the best one.

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The Mythology Behind

As per a mythological story, Lord Hanumanji was born on a full moon day and his father Kesari was the son of Lord Brihaspati. His mother Anjana was an Apsara of the Heaven who was cursed by a saint. After worshipping Lord Shiva for 12 years she was removed from the curse. Hence Lord Hanumanji is regarded as the Avtar of Lord Shiva.

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As per the Ram Charit Manas composed by great poet Tulasids there is beautiful description of the birth of Lord Hanumanji and the Leela of Vayu or Marut. It is described that Marut played a pivotal role to transfer the energy of Lord Shiva in the womb of mother Anjana. Hence Lord Hanumanji is frequently called Maruti or the son of the Lord Marut or air.

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Hanuman is one of the most beloved god in all of Hinduism and to commemorate his birthday, devout followers celebrate Hanuman Jayanti all over India. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month Chaitra. On this day many devotees go to Hanuman temples to pray for strength and energy. According to Hindu mythology, Hanuman is the son of Anjana and Vayu, the god of wind. He is the Vanara god and was an avid follower of Ram. He is worshipped for his kindness, strength and mainly for his role in the Indian epic Ramayana. To pray to Hanuman, people chant the Hanuman Chalisa, a devotional hymn so that they are blessed with strength, wisdom, courage and chastity. Since Hanuman Jayanti is a major festival in India it is celebrated with great vitality and zest. The age old tradition is to visit a Hanuman temple and take part in devotional prayers that take place from dawn to dusk. Also, it is important to apply a red tilak on the forehead of his sculpture, along with offering sweets to the idol. After all the rituals are completed, food is distributed among the poor as an act of devotion to Hanuman. You can opt Hanuman Puja to get health, wealth and prosperity by following the link