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Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the monkey God and devoted devotee of Shri Ram and Sita Mata, who played an important part in assisting Ram in rescuing Sita from the clutches of demon King Ravana. Lord Hanuman, regarded as the epitome of devotion, power, and selflessness, is renowned to console and support those in need.
Worshiping Hanuman can eliminate all negative energy, erase all impediments, and result in the fulfillment of desires. Lord Hanuman was born to Kesari and Anjana after his parents conducted extensive penance to Lord Vayu in order to have a child. Hanuman is also thought to be the eleventh incarnation of Shiva.
He is known by many names like Anjani Sut/Putra, Maruti Nandan, Vayuputra, Mahabala, Rameshta, Phalgunasakha, Pingaksha, Amitvikram, Uddhikraman, Anjaneya.
When is Hanuman Jayanti? Know the date
Hanuman Jayanti falls on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year the festival is being celebrated on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Story of Bal Hanuman
While there are many stories associated with Lord Hanuman and his devotion to Shri Ram and his consort Sita Maiyya, the childhood tale of his attempt to swallow the sun and eventually getting blessed with immense powers by Gods is one of the most endearing ones. As per the legend, Hanuman being extremely mischievous and playful as a child took fancy of the gleaming sun that seemed like a ripe, golden fruit to him. Being curious about what it is and hungry, the little Hanuman decided to chase the sun and swallow it.
Hanuman flew towards the sun, stretched his arms out to grab hold of it. However, the gods became concerned that Hanuman’s actions might result in chaos and disaster. Lord Indra hurled his thunderbolt (Vajra) at young Hanuman, knocking him senseless. Lord Vayu, Hanuman’s father, was outraged at seeing his child in this state and threatened to cut off the universe’s oxygen supply, bringing life to an end. It was then that Brahma intervened, resurrecting Hanuman and bestowing upon him a slew of divine blessings, including immortality and amazing power.
Hanuman Jayanti celebrations
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on different days as per regional beliefs of people. In North India, it’s observed during Chaitra Purnima, while in South part of the country – in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is celebrated for 41-days starting from Chaitra Purnima and concluding on the tenth day during Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha month.
In Tamil Nadu, the birth of Hanuman is celebrated as Hanumath Jayanthi and observed during Margashirsha Amavasya. As per Gregorian calendar, Tamil Hanuman Jayanti falls in January or December. In Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi during Margashirsha month and is known as Hanuman Vratam.
Hanuman Jayanti puja timings
Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Purnima tithi begins – 3:25 am on April 23, 2024
Purnima tithi ends – 5:18 am on April 24, 2024
