🌼 Hanuman Jayanti 🌼

💐Significance and celebrations on Hanuman Jayanti:💐

              It is thought that Lord Hanuman was born during the period of Moolam Nakshatram, which occurred during Margashirsha Amavasya for most of the years. Moolam Nakshatram and Margashirsha Amavasya fall on the same day. When Margashirsha Amavasya falls on a day other than Moolam Nakshatram, the Amavasya day is chosen to establish the festival date. Since it is thought that Lord Hanuman was born at sunrise, spiritual talks are held in the temples, beginning at dawn and ending after sunrise. On this day, devotees take an early bath after waking up. After that, they light a diya in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol and make prayers. The idol is offered fruits and sindoor. After prasad, devotees break their fast in the evening. They maintain their fast throughout the day.     

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🍀Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi:🍀

• Wake up early and take a bath.
• Clean the home, temple area, and the place where the idol is kept.
• Place the idol on a clean surface.
• Wash the idol with milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar.
• Offer the idol clothes, perfume, unbroken rice, and flowers.
• Light a lamp with ghee or oil in front of the idol.
• Chant mantras and sing songs in praise of Hanuman.
• Offer prasad and distribute it to family and friends.
• Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, and Ramcharitmanas.
• Chant the mantra “Om Ham Hanumate Namah”.
• Apply sindoor and saffron tilak to the idol.
• Dress Hanuman Ji in red clothes.
• Offer him red, yellow, and pink flowers.
• Offer him bananas and jamuns as bhog.
• Offer besan laddoo and boondi to Hanuman Ji.

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🌻 Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated twice a year?  🌻

                 While Vijay Abhinandan Mahotsav is observed on one of Pawanputra Hanuman Ji’s birthanniversaries, his birth anniversary is celebrated on the other. Hindu holy texts state that on Tuesday, the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month, Sankatmochan Hanuman ji was born in Aries ascendant.   

               
                  In the month of Chaitra, another Hanuman Jayanti is observed concurrently. This has a mythological backstory. In that legend, Hanuman Ji was born with extraordinary powers. When Hanuman Ji was hungry as a child, he used to run to eat the sun because he thought it was fruit. As he got closer, he attempted to devour the sun, which caused darkness to descend across the whole planet. Upon learning of this, Indradev struck Hanuman Ji with his thunderbolt, preventing him from consuming the sun, which caused Hanuman Ji to pass out.  

    
                  When his father, Pawandev, learned of this, he grew enraged and shut off all cosmic air, which caused a commotion on Earth because there was no more air. Following this, Brahma Ji granted Hanuman Ji life and soothed Pawandev’s rage. It is thought that on the full moon day of Chaitra month, Hanuman Ji was given a fresh lease on life. For this reason, Hanuman Jayanti is observed annually on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.   

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🍀Life Lessons from Hanuman to apply in our lives🍀

  
Unwavering Devotion : Hanuman’s dedication to Rama is unparalleled. He serves Rama not out of obligation, but out of pure love and devotion. This unwavering loyalty serves as a reminder of the importance of commitment and dedication in our own lives, whether towards our loved ones, our careers, or our goals. 

Selfless Service : Hanuman’s actions are driven by a desire to serve Rama without expecting anything in return. He exemplifies the concept of “seva” (selfless service) – a core principle in Hinduism. Hanuman Jayanti reminds us to put the needs of others before our own and to contribute positively to the world around us. 

Strength and Perseverance : Hanuman possesses immense physical strength, but his true strength lies in his unwavering determination and perseverance. He faces challenges head-on, never giving up despite the odds. Hanuman Jayanti inspires us to face our own challenges with courage and overcome obstacles through perseverance. 

Wisdom and Intelligence: Hanuman is not just strong but also wise and intelligent. He uses his wit and strategic thinking to overcome challenges, as seen in his successful infiltration of Lanka. This aspect of Hanuman reminds us to approach life’s situations with both strength and intelligence. 

Humility: Despite his immense power, Hanuman remains humble and ever-respectful towards Rama and others. This humility serves as a reminder that true strength lies not in arrogance but in acknowledging our limitations and respecting others. 

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    🍀 Mantras of Hanuman Jayanti:🍀

      अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता अस वर दीन जानकी माता!! 
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Daata As Var Deen Janki Mata!! 

संकट कटे मिटे सब पीरा जो सुमिरे हनुमत बल बीरा!! 
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera Jo Sumire Hanumat Bal Beera!!
 

भूत पिशाच निकट नहीं आवे महावीर जब नाम सुनावे!  
Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahin Aave Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunave!!
   

नासे रोग हरे सब पीरा जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा!! 
Naase Rog Hare Sab Peera Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera!!   

जो शत बार पथ कर कोई छुटेहि बंदी महा सुख होई!!
Jo Shat Baar Paath Kar Koi Chootehi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi!!   

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💐Conclusion 💐

             
                   The day of Hanuman Jayanti is more than a festival. Devotees of Lord Hanuman wait for the whole year to celebrate the birth of their deity. If you wish to have strength, wisdom, peace and harmony in your life, it is advisable to observe and celebrate this day with full devotion. According to tradition and belief, visiting temples and performing puja on the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti results in the fulfillment of all wishes.

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