Hanuman Jayanti

In Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman is worshipped by millions throughout the world. Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Hanuman Janam Utsav is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman every year. However, in some areas, Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated to mark the day when Lord Hanuman reached Ashoka Vatika in search of Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Ram. Hence, one may find that Hanuman Jayanti is merrily celebrated twice a year. 

In Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is also known as Hanuman Vratam and the day is observed each year during the Margashirsha Month, whereas in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the day is celebrated during the Dhanu month. 

Hanuman Jayanti is also popularly known as Hanuman Janam Utsav and it is regarded as a very significant day for all Hindus. Not only do the devotees of Lord Hanuman worship him, but everyone devotes and offers their prayers to the almighty. 

On this day, devotees pay their visits to temples in large numbers and apply vermillion (sindoor) on their foreheads from the idol of Lord Hanuman. They offer prasad and flowers and pray to the Lord to heal them from all their wounds and difficulties. 

In states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated for ten continuous days by the method of Diksha in the month of Vaishakha. Every year, the full moon day (or Purnima) is observed as Hanuman Jayanti. However, in Karnataka, this festival is celebrated on Amavasya (or the new moon day) in the month of Chaitra. 

The temples of Karnataka are decorated with the best of valor and offerings. Some of the famous Hanuman temples in the state include Suchindram, Alathiyoor, Nanganallur, Thrikkariyoor, and Namakkal. 

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Each year on Hanuman Jayanti, the temples begin their discourses at dawn. The significance of this spiritual offering is that Lord Hanuman was born at sunrise. After the temples complete the spiritual discourse, the prasad and other offerings are distributed among the devotees. After this, the gates of temples are opened for everyone to visit and pay their respects. 

Some devotees observe fasts, chant Hanuman mantras, and read path on Hanuman Jayanti the entire day to hail Lord Hanuman. 

While some people carry out special pujas, others do anusthan. Some of the most common pathas done during Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janam Utsav include Srimad Bhagavad Gita patha, Srimad Vishnu Purana patha, Shri Ramcharitmanas Akhand patha, Ram Nam mantra ashtjam, and abhishek to Lord Vishnu along with patha of Vishnu Sahasranama. 

In Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman is known to be the most powerful of all deities in all realms. Surya Dev, who is the guru of Lord Hanuman is also worshipped during the entire course of Hanuman Jayanti.

Devotees also worship lord hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti by installing his newly bought idol in their temple, offering them prayers by holding pure Ganga Jal in one hand. It is said if a vow or resolution is made during this offering, it should be fulfilled in due time. 

According to an ordeal, Lord Shani made a promise to Lord Hanuman, telling him that he will not bother his devotees on the auspicious occasion of his birth. This is one of the many signs that Hanuman Jayanti holds in the Hindu religion. 

All About Lord Hanuman 

There have been many interpretations telling us how Lord Hanuman came into being. Two of the most common interpretations are discussed here. The most widely known story tells us that Lord Hanuman was born on the Anjaneri mountain as a child to an apsara, Anjana. Anjana worshipped Lord Shiva intensely for a long period of 12 years to get a child. Pleased with her devotion, she was granted Hanuman as a child. Another interpretation says that Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva himself, though it does not deny the fact that he is the son of Anjana and Vanaraja Kesari. 

There are other tales that tell us that Lord Hanuman is the son of the Lord of the Wind (Vayu Dev). Nevertheless, the Narada Purana offers a completely different explanation of the origins of Lord Hanuman on the planet. However, one certain thing about the presence of Lord Hanuman on earth is that his initial trace was found about 2.59 million years ago. 

Lord Hanuman is also widely known for his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama. His devotees also worship Lord Rama as it is believed that this would content Lord Hanuman too. Lord Hanuman is known for his unflinching energy, strength, and power in Hindu mythology. He is known to be the strongest of all, with the ability to move mountains and pave way for the most difficult things. 

People all over the world worship him and seek his blessings to give them the desired health, wealth, strength, and prosperity. They engage in chanting devotional hymns, Hanuman Chalisa, and other mantras to content him. 

Interesting facts about Hanuman Jayanti 

Here are some lesser-known and interesting facts about Hanuman Jayanti and Lord Hanuman that call for a happy Hanuman Jayanti celebration.

• Apart from India, Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated widely throughout Nepal.

• The different Indian States observe different Hanuman Jayanti dates. 

• As mentioned in Brahmana Purana, Lord Hanuman had five brothers (all real). Lord Hanuman was the eldest and the sixth child of his parents.

• Lord Hanuman is also considered to be the incarnation of the great Lord Shiva. This incarnation was a result of the prayers offered by Lord Hanuman’s mother, Anjana. 

• Bajrangbali is how we often address Lord Hanuman. However, not many people know why he got this name. Bajrang is a synonym for sindoor (vermillion). When Lord Hanuman applied sindoor on his entire body to display his honor and respect for Lord Ram, he was given the name Bajrangbali. 

• Lord Hanuman does not have a jaw. He lost his jaw as a result of the rage displayed by Lord Indra on eating Lord Surya as a fruit. In the Sanskrit language, Hanuman actually means disfigured jaw. Lord Hanuman’s initial name was Maruti.

• Bhima and Lord Hanuman were both brothers who were born by the grace of Pawan Dev. 

• We are all familiar with the Ramayana composed by Lord Valmiki. However, a lesser-known fact is that Lord Hanuman wrote his own Ramayana version using his nails on Himalayan rocks. 

• In Sanskrit, Lord Hanuman has over 108 different names, with each name having a distinct significance and story behind it. 

• Vanar Devta or Rama Bhakta Hanuman are some of the synonyms used for Lord Hanuman to worship him during Hanuman Jayanti.