The birthday of Hanuman, also known as Maruti Nandan, will be celebrated on April 6, 2023. Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Bajrangbali Jayanti, Anjaneya Jayanti, Hanumatha Jayanti and Hanuman Janmotsav, is an important event in Hinduism and is marked with grand celebrations. Lord Hanuman, also known as the son of Vayu Dev (wind god), was born to Kesari and mother Anjana.
Hanuman Jayanti: Date and Muhurat
According to the Hindu calendar, Hanuman Jayanti falls on the Shukla Paksha full moon date during the month of Chaitra. According to Drik Panchang, the date of Hanuman Jayanti is 6th April, Thursday. The full moon date will start at 9:19 am on April 5 and end at 10:04 am on April 6.
Devotees preparing to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti should take note of the following auspicious Muhurat timings:
- 6:06 am to 7:40 am
- 10:49 am to 12:23 pm
- 12:23 to 1:58 pm
- 1:58 to 3:32 pm
- 5:07 to 6:41 pm
- 6:41 to 8:07 pm
Hanuman Jayanti: History and Significance
The birth of Lord Hanuman is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti. According to the Drik Panchang (Tuesday), Lord Hanuman is believed to have been born on Chaitra Purnima Tuesday, immediately after sunrise. He was born in Aries ascendant and Chitra Nakshatra.
According to mythology, Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Mahadev, who has Ashta Siddhi and Nava Nidhi. He stands for abiding vitality, loyalty and devotion.
Hanuman Jayanti: Puja
On this day, people decorate their homes, wear new clothes, visit temples, worship Lord Hanuman, offer sindoor (red vermilion) to Lord Hanuman, recite Sunderkand and fast for a long day. Let’s keep By worshiping Lord Hanuman one can attain peace, strength and prosperity in one’s life.
Hanuman Jayanti: Mantra
The basic mantra of Lord Hanuman is:
“Om Shri Hanumate Namah”
“As Var Deen Janaki Mata, the giver of Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi”
The most common hymns to praise Lord Hanuman and seek his blessings are Hanuman Chalisa, Sunderkand and Bajrang Baan.
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