On the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated. It is believed that Lord Hanuman, also known as the Monkey God, was born on this day and Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate his birth. The day is also known as Hanumatha Jayanti, Hanuman Janmotsav, Anjaneya Jayanti and Bajrangbali Jayanti. The day holds immense significance for Hindus and in 2023, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, April 6.
Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Date, Purnima Tithi and Shubh Muhurat
Here is the puja timing on Hanuman Jayanti, as per Drik Panchang:
Purnima Tithi Begins – April 05, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Full moon date ends – April 06, 2023 at 10:04 am
Several hours a day are considered auspicious. Auspicious times are:
- 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
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Hanuman Jayanti 2023: History, Significance
Lord Hanuman was born to Vanar Raj Kesari and mother Anjani. The sole purpose of the birth of Lord Hanuman, considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, was to serve Lord Shri Ram. An ardent devotee of Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman is known by many other names – Bajrangbali, Sundar, Maruti Nandan, Pawan Putra, Anjani Nandan and Sankat Mochan. He is called Sankat Mochan because he embodies the qualities – powerful, courageous, remover of obstacles and for whom nothing is impossible. His devotees worship him and he blesses them with happiness and success. Lord Hanuman is indeed synonymous with loyalty and devotion, as his relationship with Lord Rama shows.
Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Celebrations and Mantras to Chant
According to Drik Panchang, Hanuman Jayanti during Chaitra Purnima is most popular in North Indian states. All over India, the day is celebrated, while many states have their own celebrations at different times of the year according to their regional beliefs and type of calendar. From observing fasts and visiting Hanuman temples to organizing Sundar Kand Paath, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with much fanfare by the devotees.
Here are some mantras that you can chant:
1. Om Ham Hanumate Namah..!!
2. Om Namo Bhagvate Hanumate Namah..!!
3. The giver of Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi, Asvar Deen Janaki Mata..!!
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