🙏 Hanuman Jayanti – Birthday of Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Jayanti marks the divine birth of Lord Hanuman, the powerful and devoted servant of Lord Rama. He is revered as the symbol of strength, devotion, courage, humility, and wisdom. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month (March–April), although in some states it may be observed on different dates based on local traditions.
🔱 Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
- Celebrates the manifestation of infinite strength (bala), knowledge (vidya), and devotion (bhakti).
- Hanuman is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva, and is the Chiranjeevi (immortal one), always alive to serve devotees.
- Worship of Hanuman removes fears, negativity, evil forces, and obstacles in life.
- Especially powerful for those seeking courage, protection, and mental clarity.
🛕 Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Puja Procedure)
🧘♂️ Morning Preparations
- Wake up early, take a holy bath, and wear clean (preferably red/orange) clothes.
- Clean your puja altar and install a photo or idol of Lord Hanuman.
- Observe fasting (optional) — can be Phalahar (fruit, milk only) or full fasting.
🪔 Puja Samagri (Items Needed)
- Red flowers, sindoor (vermilion), betel leaves
- Tulsi leaves, incense sticks, diya, camphor
- Fruits (especially bananas), coconut, jaggery
- Ghee, oil for lamp, and sweets like laddus or boondi
- Holy water or Ganga jal, sacred thread (kalava)
🕉️ Puja Steps
- Sankalpa (Vow) – Declare your intent to perform the puja with devotion.
- Dhyana & Avahana – Meditate on Lord Hanuman and invite His presence.
- Abhishekam (if possible) – Bathe the idol with water, milk, and honey.
- Alankaram (Decoration) – Apply sindoor and oil (Hanuman loves sindoor), and offer red flowers.
- Archana (Offerings) – Chant the 108 names of Hanuman or Hanuman Ashtottara while offering flowers.
- Mantra Japa – Recite Hanuman Mantras:
- “Om Hanumate Namah”
- “Om Anjaneyaya Namah”
- Recitation of Scriptures:
- Hanuman Chalisa (most important)
- Sundarakanda (optional)
- Bajrang Baan, Hanuman Ashtak
- Aarti – Perform Aarti with lamp and sing Hanuman Aarti/Bhajans.
- Naivedyam – Offer sweets, jaggery, bananas, and other fruits.
- Prasadam Distribution – Share the blessed offerings with all.
📜 Popular Mantras & Chants
- Hanuman Moola Mantra:
“Om Shri Hanumate Namah”
- Powerful Protection Mantra:
“Om Namo Bhagavate Anjaneyaya Mahabalaya Swaha”
- Hanuman Chalisa:
A 40-verse praise composed by Tulsidas, extremely powerful and beneficial when recited with devotion.
🕯️ Fasting Guidelines
- Many devotees observe a sunrise to sunset fast, breaking it after the evening puja.
- Avoid onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food.
- Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa multiple times throughout the day is recommended.
📍 Famous Hanuman Temples in India
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi
- Salasar Balaji, Rajasthan
- Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
- Jakhoo Temple, Himachal Pradesh
- Namakkal Anjaneya Temple, Tamil Nadu
- Shri Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place, Delhi
🌟 Benefits of Hanuman Jayanti Worship
- Strengthens mind, body, and spirit
- Removes fear, evil influences, and planetary afflictions (especially Shani dosha)
- Increases self-confidence, devotion, and discipline
- Grants courage, loyalty, and protection
