Hanuman Jayanti 2021
According to Hindu religious beliefs, From Treta Yug, Lord Hanuman is observed as the Avtaar of Lord Rudra. It is believed that Shree Hanuman was born on this day and Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman across the country with different names and rituals.
Shree Hanuman is immortal as Lord Shiva and also 11th avtaar of him who marks bravery, loyalty, and benevolence. Lord Hanuman is also famous by the names of Pawan Putra, Bajrangbali, Mahaveer Hanuman, Kesari Nandan, Maruti Nandan, Anjani Putra/Sut, Vanara God, and many more.
It is a strong belief that Bajrangbali was present in Dwapar Yug and also exists in Kalyug between us as blessed by Lord Rama in Treta Yug. So, if anyone wishes to acquire endurance and power in their life and want to be a success at every stage, he/she have to worship Pawanputra Hanuman with full faith and divine heart. And, surely Mahaveer Hanuman fulfills all his/her wishes.
It is world known fact that Kesari Nandan Hanuman is an intense devotee of Lord Sri Rama and hence, according to Hindu Sanatan Dharm, if someone wants the blessings of Lord Rama, they have to first worship Lord Hanuman or both together as well.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti in India
Lord Hanuman is worshipped as a deity with the ability to attain victory against evil and provide protection. On this auspicious day, devotees of Lord Hanuman celebrate him and seek his protection and blessings. They flock to temples to worship him and present religious offerings. People also celebrate him on this day by reciting various devotional hymns and prayers like the Hanuman Chalisa and reading holy scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration is most important in all Hindu Festivals. This auspicious day is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav/Janam-Utsav. The significance of the festival expresses the birth of Lord Hanuman as Rudraansh to honor Lord Shiva as Rudra Avtaar and the establishment of Dharma in the world. He is a symbol of extreme power and courage. He did many powerful and courageous tasks from his childhood.
According to Hindu mythology and the greatest Sanskrit epic Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is believed to be the most powerful and faithful Hindu god who can achieve victory against every negative evil, all health issues and keep protected from all hurdles and therefore has a special place in the hearts of people in the universe.
The glory of this festival is in cities of India namely, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nashik, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Most of the Hindu People celebrate with great dedication and enthusiasm. They gather into temples to celebrate their Lord Pawanputra’s birth anniversary in April every year.
Auspicious Date, Time, and Puja Shubh Muhurat for Hanuman Jayanti
According to the Hindu Panchang, Hanuman Jayanti falls on the Shukla Paksha Purnima Tithi of the Chaitra month on Tuesday. The exact date of Hanuman Jayanti may vary from year to year.
This year in 2021, the festival will be celebrated in India on Tuesday, April 27.
Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Purnima Tithi Begins – 12:44 PM on Apr 26, 2021
Purnima Tithi Ends – 09:01 AM on Apr 27, 2021
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Why is Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated?
In Treta Yug, there was a Vanar(Monkey)King named Kesari and his queen Anjana on Sumeru Parvat (presently in Uttarakhand). Shree Hanuman was born at Mata Anjana’s palace.
It is believed that Anjana(an apsara) was born on earth due to a curse of Muni Vishwamitra for distracting him during his deep sadhana. He cursed Anjana that she will give birth to a monkey child. Anjana Mata worshipped Lord Shiva to be discharged from the curse and requested him to be a persona of her son. Mahadev was pleased with her devotional austerity and blessed her, the son she desired. Hence, it is believed that Shree Hanuman is an incarnation(avatar) of Lord Shiva(Rudra).
Bajarang Bali is also known as the son of the Pawan Dev (Wind Divinity). So, there are multiple distinct spiritual stories based on the Pawan Dev’s role in Hanuman’s birth.
How Hanuman Jayanti Festival is Celebrated?
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great dedication and enthusiasm by Hindu devotees all over India.
Devotees honor and worship Lord Hanuman by offering vermilion or sinduri cloth. They present garland, flowers, sindur ka Chola, laddu, chana gud, banana, and many more. People wake up early morning, take bath and perform puja and aarti at home along with singing Lord Ram bhajans, Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, chanting Hanuman Mantra with great dedication. As stated by Hindu Sanatan Dharm, it is believed that reciting Hanuman Chalisa and all these can relieve all the problems of anyone’s life.
They visit temples and perform puja of Shree Hanuman with deep faith. Devotees apply sindoor from the foot of Mahaveer Hanuman. As per mythology and Ramayan epic, once upon a time, Lord Hanuman saw Mata Sita who is applying sindoor to the mid her forehead, then he asked her for the reason, then Mata replied that “doing so would secure a long life for her husband Sri Rama and protect him from all troubles in life”. Lord Hanuman then continued to coat his entire body with sindoor, to secure Lord Sri Rama’s eternal life.
At this time, devotees pray for peace, prosperity, and success with blessings from Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration: The basic difference of regions
According to Hindu’s Regional beliefs and panchang, devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti during a different time of the year.
Hanuman Janmostav is the most popular in North Indian states. The festival is observed with huge devotion on this day.
Basically, in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanti is marked for 41-days from Chaitra Purnima to the tenth day on Hanuman Jayanti throughout Krishna Paksha in Vaishakh month.
But in Tamil Nadu, Hanuman Jayanti is known as ‘Hanumath Jayanthi’ and celebrated during Marghshirsha Amavasya. As per the English calendar, Tamil Hanuman Jayanti falls in December or January .
While in the state of Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is traditionally known as ‘Hanuman Vratam’. It is marked on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi during Marghshirsha month.
Mantra of Shree Hanuman Ji-
• Om Hanumate Namah॥
• Laal Deh Laali lasey, Aru-dhari Laal Langur,
Vajra Deh Danav Dalan, Jai Jai Jai Kapi Sur.
Pavan-sut Hanuman Ki Jai.
• Atulit baldhamam HemshailabhaDeham,
DanujbanKrishanum, Gyaninamagragamyam||
Sakalgun Nidhanam, Vanaranamdhisham,
Raghupati priya Bhaktam, Vatjatam Namami
Aarti of Shri Hanuman Ji-
Aarti Ki Jai Hanuman Lalaki.
Dusht dalan Raghunath kalaki. Aarti Ki Jai…
Jaakey bal se giriwar kaapey,
Rog dosh jakey nikat na jhaankey.
Anjani putra maha bali dayi,
Santan ke prabhu sada sahaayi. Aarti Ki Jai…
De beera Raghunath pathaaye,
Lanka jaree siya sudhi laye
Lanka so koti Samundra Si khayi,
Jaat pawansut baran layi
Lanka Jaari Asur Sanghaarey,
Siya Ramji ke kaaj sawaarey. Aarti Ki Jai…
Lakshman murchhit padey Sakaarey,
Aani Sajiwan praan ubarey
Paithi pataal tori jam kaarey,
Ahi Ravana ki bhuja ukhaarey
Bayein bhuja asur dal maarey,
Dahiney bhuja sant jan taarey. Aarti Ki Jai…
Sur-nar Muni aarti utaarey,
Jai jai jai Hanuman uchaarey
Kanchan thaar Kapoor lau chaayi,
Aarti karat Anjana maayi
Jo Hanuman ji ki Aarti gaawey,
Basi Baikunth param pad paawey
Aarti Ki Jai Hanuman Lalaki,
Dusht dalan Raghunath kalaki.
