Hanuman Jayanti

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti Festival

Lord Hanuman is one of the primary figures in the Ramayana and is remembered as the ‘god of protection and strength’. This special day is significant because it remembers Lord Hanuman, his devotion and loyalty to Lord Rama, and his consort, Goddess Sita. His actions towards Lord Rama are living proof of his selflessness and dedication.

This festival inspires his devotees to lead a life like his. Bajrangbali showers his grace on his devotees and relieves them from obstacles, blockages, or evil energies. Offering prayers with full dedication to Ajanaye Putra Hanuman gives mental and physical strength, confidence, and courage.

Mythology and the Hanuman Jayanti Story

Per Hanuman Jayanti story, Lord Hanuman had swallowed Lord Surya, thinking of him as a mango. Angered by Hanuman Ji's act, Indra punished him severely and struck him with a thunderbolt. This caused Hanuman to fall, which made Lord Pawan furious, and he stopped his winds from blowing.

This decision meant that the entire world’s life force had come to a stop, and it caused much chaos amongst the deities. Seeing this, Lord Brahma went to Lord Pawan and brought Hanuman back to life. This is considered Lord Hanuman's rebirth and is considered to have happened on the Full Moon night of the Chaitra month. Thus, people celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on this day.

Hanuman Jayanti Rituals/Puja Vidhi

As per Vayu Purana, the devotee worshipping Anjaneya Putra on Hanuman Jayanti date leads a happy life free from obstacles and negative energies. Follow the Hanuman Jayanti step-by-step rituals to be one such devotee:

• Before beginning with any rituals, make sure to shower and wear clean clothes. Wearing red or orange outfits would be highly beneficial since these are Lord Hanuman’s favourite colours.
• On the Hanuman Jayanti date, take a clean red cloth and gently place Hanuman Ji's idol on it.
• Start worshipping Him by applying vermilion or Sindoor on his forehead, then worship him with incense sticks or Agarbatti.
• Pray to him with all your heart, and offer Paan, betel nuts or Supaari, flowers, Laddoos, fruits, and Jaggery or Gud.
• Recite Hanuman Chalisa, Sunderkand Path, and the Ramayana.
• Lastly, perform the Hanuman Aarti, invoke his blessings, and pray to Him for continuous success and security.

Hanuman Jayanti Remedies

When stress, problems, and worries attack, Bajrangbali always comes to our rescue. With his grace, we can turn every challenge into an opportunity. Follow the simple yet effective remedies below to receive his blessings and manifest everything you desire.

• Hanuman Jayanti Remedy for Wealth & Career

Offer a Tulsi mala with 108 leaves to Lord Hanuman ji with the intention of a successful and stable career on this auspicious occasion. High school students or college graduates may also perform this remedy to enhance their chances of success in exams, interviews and jobs.

• Hanuman Jayanti Remedy for Love & Marriage

Unmarried girls must offer yellow and red flowers and sindoor and light a ghee diya in front of Lord Hanuman to clear the obstacles in marriage. Married couples can offer sindoor to Lord Hanuman for a happy and long-lasting marriage.

• Hanuman Jayanti Remedy for Good Health

Chant 100 names of Lord Hanuman and Hanuman Chalisa on the day of the Hanuman Jayanti festival to eliminate existing health issues. It is believed that performing this remedy with full sincerity blesses devotees with good health and vitality.

Hanuman Jayanti Fasting Rules

While fasting on Hanuman Jayanti, one must avoid certain things that may upset Lord Hanuman, the god of strength and protection. Below are the Hanuman Jayanti fasting rules that one should follow:

• While performing the Hanuman Jayanti vrat vidhi, avoid offering Panchamrita or Charanamrit to Lord Hanuman. According to mythological beliefs, offering any kind of charanamrit to him is prohibited.
• Devotees observing a fast on this day must observe the puja timings. They must avoid performing puja during ‘Sutak Kaal’ or in the afternoon. The time before sunrise, or Brahma Muhurat, is considered ideal for worshipping Lord Hanuman.
• Known as ‘Bal Brahmachari’, Lord Hanuman practised lifelong celibacy. Therefore, on the day of Anjaneye Jayanti, one must practice celibacy, and women must avoid touching his idols.
• Colours such as saffron, orange and red are the favourites of Bajrangbali. Wearing or using these colours while worshipping him is considered very auspicious. Avoid wearing dark colours or white on this day.
• If observing a fast on this day, avoid consuming salt, tamasic foods and non-vegetarian meals. Moreover, consuming alcohol and smoking on this auspicious day angers Pawan Putra and leads to problems.

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