Hanuman Jayanti:

Chaitra is Hindu month in which Hindus celebrate lots of festivals and also have special days of fasting. One of such is the Hanuman Jayanti festival that comes on Chaitra Shukla Paksha on the full moon day.This particular day is devoted to the spiritual devotion of Hanuman ji. Religious beliefs hold that Bajrangbali, also known as the God of Kalyug, is the eleventh incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Worshiping on Hanuman Jayanti Day bestows power and wisdom upon the seeker, as well as the removal of all problems. Hanuman also constantly defends his followers. Hanuman Jayanti is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The significance of Hanuman Jayanti

The scriptures state that a seeker might achieve all of his wishes and have all of his worries gone by worshiping Hanuman Ji on the day of Hanuman Jayanti. On this auspicious day, offerings of vermilion (sindoor) to Bajrangbali bring prosperity and success to all endeavors. In addition, on the day of Hanuman Jayanti, the recital of the Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan has particular significance. Reciting these makes Hanuman Ji happy, and he also makes his devotees happy. One such deity in Hinduism is Shri Hanuman ji, also known as Chiranjeevi. This indicates that worshiping Kesari Nandan in Kalyug yields instant effects. It is said that when trouble arises, Hanuman Ji himself shields his followers and saves him from all suffering if he is remembered with all sincerity. Worshiping Hanuman Ji would help you avoid Shani Dev’s unfavorable consequences. The belief is that Shani Dev never causes trouble for a Bajrangbali believer. On Hanuman Jayanti, Hanuman Ji bestows happiness on those who worship him by offering peepal leaves, gram flour ladoos, and red flowers. It is said that Hanuman Ji is present anywhere on earth where Lord Shri Ram is worshiped. On Hanuman Jayanti, one should read RamcharitManas to appease them. This brings great prosperity and happiness.

The Story of Lord Hanuman’s Birth

It was a curse for Punjikasthala, the attendant of Vrihaspati, the guru of devtas, to be born as a female monkey. To break the curse, she would have to give birth to Lord Shiva’s incarnation. The apsara, who was born Anjana, committed a strenuous penance in order to appease Lord Shiva. Shiva bestowed the blessing on her after becoming impressed by her devotion.

Dashrath, the ruler of Ayodhya, was in the midst of a yagna to find divine children. When Agni, the god of fire, offered his blessings in the form of prasad—a dish of holy dessert to king Dashrath. Anjana was meditating when a kite took away part of the desert and dropped it when Dashrath’s ladies were eating the prasad. The wives received the prasad which was brought by different gods and heavenly beings, Pavana, the wind god, among them. Once Anjana had eaten the celestial prasad, she became pregnant with Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is often referred to as the Rudra Avatar since he is an avatar of Lord Shiva. He is known as Pavanaputra because Pavana is his godfather.

The Bal Hanuman Story

The narrative of Hanuman starts with his birth to Kesari and Anjana. Hanuman was born with extraordinary strength and agility, bestowed by the wind god Vayu. One well-known tale from his early years is the time he mistook the sun for a fruit. Indra the deity was furious, when Hanuman ji tried to swallow it down with his throat. Indra had hit Hanuman on the jaw with a thunderbolt, thus the jaw was damaged. This made Hanuman wiser and more humble and this grew him up as a hero and a true devotee of Rama. The developed incarnation of Hanuman was one of the primary characters in the Ramayana that helped Lord Rama get back his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana..

The Yogic Powers of Hanuman

The eight yogic powers—Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghim, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishita, and Vashita—were all within Hanuman. These powers were firmly established by the actions of the great devotee yogi Hanuman. The tales iterate the importance of devotion over everything else by portraying Hanuman as a character of immense devotion and affection towards Lord Rama.

1. Anima and Laghima: These are referred to as super human powers or deeds that Hanuman possesses. They allow him to take truly fantastic forms, which allow him to remain invisible to the people of Lanka while he roams the city at night.

2. Mahima: The shakuntala work enshrined with the story of Hanuman which got transmuted into a large structure over the ocean in order to reach Lanka.

3. Garima: It implies that Hanuman can make himself a hundred times heavier like when Bhima could not lift Hanuman’s tail during a fight.

4. Prapti: Expresses the graceful accomplishment of goals, as ideas or objects; in this case, it can be described that Hanuman accomplishes entire goals in Lanka 

5. Prakamya: This story underlines the fact which itself emerges during Hanuman’s journey that he has an inherent desire to see Sita.

6. Ishitva: It recognises the god Hanuman as one of the important leaders of the force of Rama, and his devotion towards Rama.

7. Vashitva: This refers to the ability of Hanuman to master his passions and his person to live in strict adherence to the religion and tradition.

8. Bala Purushartha: Thisrepresents Hanuman’s power and his role in achieving great tasks, including getting curative herbs from the Himalayas in order to treat Rama and Lakshmana.

Customs related to the Hanuman Jayanti festival

For devotees all around the nation, this celebration is very important. That is why there is unparalleled enthusiasm on this day. Here are a few of the well-known customs connected to this day:

1. To mark this day, many devotees all over the country observe fasting. On this day there are special occasions of pujas and paaths being performed.

2. This day is however much more joyfully celebrated in the temples. Temples are the places where religious discourses related to Lord Hanuman and delicious bhog as prasad are made. The devotees then distribute this prashad to each other so as to pass Lord Hanuman’s blessings on to each of the people.

3. The Namakkal, Nanganallur, Suchindram, Alathiyoor and Thrikkariyoor-temples in Kerala and Tamil Nadu celebrate the day with much splendor and grandeur.

4. On this day, devotees enthusiastically chant a prayer song in honor of Lord Hanuman.

5. On this day, people recite a lot of verses like Hanuman Chalisa, Ram Naam mantras, and Vishnu Sahastranama.

6. On this day, people read the holy books to increase good deeds in this life like Bhagvat Gita, the Shrimad Vishnu Purana, the Srimad Bhagavata Purana and Shri Ram charit manas. Besides, the Sundarkaand is recited on this day in order to battle the evils that may be around a person.

7. Another offering is a janeu which is a sacred thread given to male hindus. Besides that, it has been realized that Lord Hanuman particularly loves offerings made in form of orange sindoor mixed with oil.

Why Hanuman Ji likes Vermilion

Once Hanuman JI approached Mata Sita when she was applying vermilion on her head in Lanka, Mata Sita said that it would extend the life of Shri Ram. After hearing this, Hanuman JI went and came back, covering himself in vermilion. When Mother Sita saw him, she enquired as to why he had done so, to which Hanuman JI replied that he had done so in order to make Shri Ram ji immortal. When Mother Sita saw his devotion to Lord Rama, she began to chuckle and was granted a boon. Hanuman JI would soon be happy, and the devotee who offered Vermilion would have his pledge fulfilled.

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Celebrations of Hanuman Jayanti in various regions:

Depending on their calendar type and local beliefs, devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti at various times of the year. 

1. Chaitra Purnima corresponds with Hanuman Jayanti, the most celebrated festival in North India..

2. The 41-day celebration of Hanuman Jayanthi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana begins on Chaitra Purnima and ends on the tenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. Deeksha, a 41-day fast, starts on Chaitra Purnima and ends on Hanuman Jayanthi Day for devotees in Andhra Pradesh.

3. Tamil Nadu celebrates Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Hanumath Jayanthi, during the Margashirsha Amavasya festival. Tamil Hanuman Jayanti occurs in either January or December.

4. Karnataka celebrates Hanuman Jayanti on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi, which falls in the month of Margashirsha.

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FAQs about Hanuman Jayanti

Q1. What is Hanuman Jayanti?

Ans- Hindus celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on the full moon day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. It is devoted to Lord Hanuman, who is said to be the eleventh avatar of Lord Shiva and is also referred to as the God of Kalyug or Bajrangbali. 

Q2. When is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in 2025?

Ans- In 2025, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12.

Q3. What is the significance of Hanuman Jayanti?

Ans- Hanuman Jayanti is significant for devotees as it is believed that worshiping Hanuman Ji on this day can help fulfill wishes, remove worries, and bestow power and wisdom. Offerings and recitations on this day are said to bring prosperity and success.

Q4. What rituals are performed on Hanuman Jayanti?

Ans- Common rituals include offering vermilion to Hanuman Ji, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan, and reading the RamcharitManas. Traditional offerings on this day include peepal leaves, gram flour ladoos, and red flowers.

Q5. What are the yogic powers associated with Hanuman?

Ans- Hanuman is believed to possess eight yogic powers: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishita, and Vashita. These powers depict his incredible abilities, such as invisibility, immense strength, and the capacity to accomplish goals through sheer will, emphasizing his devotion to Lord Rama.

Q6. Why is reciting the Hanuman Chalisa important on Hanuman Jayanti?

Ans- Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on Hanuman Jayanti is considered auspicious and is believed to please Hanuman Ji, ensuring blessings and happiness for the devotee. The recital is an expression of devotion and a means to seek his grace.

Q7. How does Hanuman protect his devotees?

Ans- It is believed that Hanuman Ji protects his followers from troubles and suffering. Devotees who sincerely remember him are thought to receive his divine protection, particularly from the unfavorable effects of Shani Dev.

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