Dedicated to Hanuman ji, the ardent and favourite devotee of Lord Ram, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated every year and with great enthusiasm. It honours the birth of Anjani-putr Lord Hanuman, the one who is praised for his strength, devotion, and loyalty.
Hanuman Jayanti falls on the full moon day (Purnima), in the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu calendar, which is usually between March and April.
Date and Tithi of Hanuman Jayanti 2024
This year, according to Panchang, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on April 23, and the timing will begin from 3:25 AM early in the morning and end on the next day, April 24, at 5:20 AM.
Significance of celebrating Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman ji, also known as Anjaneya or Maruti, is one of the strongest and most devoted of all Hindu Gods. He is considered to be the epitome of devotion, courage, and selflessness. The legend of Hanuman ji is first told in the Indian epic
Ramayana, where he plays an important role in helping Lord Rama in his mission to rescue Mata Sita from the demon king Ravana. Hanuman ji’s unwavering devotion to Lord Ram and his extraordinary strength, intelligence, and bravery make him a loved and respected figure.
All over India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great energy and enthusiasm. Devotees celebrate this day by offering prayers, performing rituals, reciting hymns, and much more, all in honour of Lord Hanuman.
Puja vidhi for Hanuman Jayanti
The celebration of Hanuman Jayanti begins with devotees waking up early in the morning, preferably in Brahma Muhurta, and then taking a bath before anything else. Once freshened up, they prepare some prasad, do puja in the home temple and then visit Hanuman temples for special prayers and rituals.
The right Puja vidhi The puja vidhi for Hanuman Jayanti involves the simple, everyday steps that people take. Starting the day with cleaning and scrubbing the home, temple area and the place where Hanuman ji’s murti or image is kept. Then, put a picture or murti of Hanuman ji on a clean surface and offer him flowers, fruits, sweets, and sindoor to Hanuman ji.
Then, light a lamp with ghee or oil in front of Hanuman ji and say prayers and mantras for well-being and prosperity. For Hanuman ji, people also sing the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan and sing songs in his praise.
Then, people also light a diya and some camphor tablets in front of Hanuman ji’s murti and then offer him prasad and distribute it to family and friends.
Samagri list for Hanuman Jayanti
Some of the most common things that people buy for Hanuman Jayanti puja and celebrations are the idol of Hanuman ji for worshipping and keeping in the home temple, flowers to offer to Hanuman ji, fruits that are offered to him and then eaten as Prasad, Sindoor (vermilion) to apply tilak to Hanuman ji and spread on his body, etc.
People also prepare sweets with pure cow ghee and offer it to Hanuman ji and as prasad to others.
Mantra for Hanuman ji
While there are many mantras dedicated to Hanuman ji, the most devoted and disciplined of all, there are two that stand out while worshipping him. When chanted with devotion and love, the mantra - "ॐ हं हनुमते नमः" or Om Hanumate Namah is extremely beneficial.
Second, the chant of Hanuman Chalisa is also said to be very beneficial. Devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa about seven to 11 times a day to reap maximum benefits.
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