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Why it is celebrated
In North India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima as the birth of Hanuman ji. Some regions keep it on other dates, such as Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi or Margashirsha Amavasya. Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand and remember his strength, devotion and humility.
The story
Kesari, king of the vanaras, and Mata Anjana had prayed for a long time for a child. With the blessing of Bhagwan Shiv and the grace of Pavan dev, the wind god, a radiant baby was born. That is why Hanuman ji is called Anjaniputra, Kesarinandan and Pavanputra.
From childhood he was very lively and strong. One morning he felt hungry. Seeing the red rising sun in the sky, he thought it was a ripe, sweet fruit, and leapt into the sky to catch it.
The devtas grew worried to see the little one racing towards the sun. Indra dev used his vajra to stop him, and it struck the child's chin. The chin is called 'hanu' in Sanskrit, and so he came to be called Hanuman.
Seeing his son hurt, Pavan dev was saddened and stopped the wind from blowing. Every living being began to suffer. Then all the devtas came, healed the child and gave him many boons.
This child grew up to be Shri Ram's dearest devotee. He searched for and found Sita Mata, and though he was so mighty, he always served with humility.
Puja vidhi
- Bathe in the morning, wear red or saffron clothes, and take a sankalp to fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Light a lamp of ghee or sesame oil before a picture or idol of Hanuman ji and Shri Ram.
- Offer red flowers, sindoor, akshat and tulsi leaves to Hanuman ji.
- Read the Hanuman Chalisa; if you have time, read the Sundarkand.
- Offer boondi, besan laddoos or jaggery and roasted chana as bhog, and do Hanuman ji's aarti.
- Share the prasad and help someone in need, since Hanuman ji stands for selfless service.
Food
Boondi, besan laddoos, and jaggery with roasted chana.
Wishes to send
Happy Hanuman Jayanti! May Bajrangbali bless you with courage, strength and wisdom.
WhatsAppJust as Hanuman ji did every task with Ram's name, may each of your days be full of devotion. Jai Bajrangbali!
WhatsAppBy the grace of Pavanputra Hanuman ji, may your heart hold both fearlessness and humility. Greetings on Hanuman Jayanti.
WhatsAppMay the Hanuman Chalisa echo in every home today and devotion to Ram awaken in every heart. Happy Hanuman Jayanti.
WhatsAppMay the blessing of Sankatmochan Hanuman ji always stay with your family. Jai Shri Ram, Jai Hanuman!
WhatsAppMay Hanuman ji, always ready for Ram's work, show us too the path of service and truth. Happy Hanuman Janmotsav.
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