Hanuman Jayanti 2024- Date, Puja rituals and Importance

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Hanuman Jayanti is the birthday of the most revered Hindu God, Hanuman. There is hardly any person living in India who is not influenced by the charisma and legends of Lord Hanuman. Such is the popularity and devotion of Lord Hanuman. He is popularly known as Sankatmochan, who removes life's dangers, miseries and challenges. The staunch devotee of Lord Rama, without his grace, one can't get the blessings of Lord Rama. So, to get Lord Rama's blessings, one should worship Lord Hanuman. By worshipping Lord Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti, we can get the blessings of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman.

Let's understand the importance and puja Vidhi of Hanuman Jayanti to get rid of life's sufferings and obstacles. The online puja on Hanuman Jayanti safeguards in:

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Hanuman Jayanti 2024- Date and Time

Hanuman Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated on 23rd April 2024, Tuesday. Hanuman Jayanti falls in the month of Chaitra i.e. March-April on a full moon day or Chaitra Purnima.

Lord Hanuman- The Birth Story

As per ancient texts, Lord Hanuman was the son of Anjana and Kesari. The legend narrates that Devi Anjana was an apsara named Punjikasthala, an attendant of Lord Brihaspati (Guru). But she was cursed to be born as a female monkey. She was supposed to give birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva to escape the curse. She undertook severe penance to appease Lord Shiva. Pleased with her devotion and prayers, Lord Shiva granted her the boon. She was reborn as Anjana, the female monkey. One day, she was in deep meditation while worshipping Lord Shiva. It was coincidently when King Dasratha was performing a fire sacrifice (yajna) to get children. Pleased with the penance, Agni Devta, the God of fire, gave a bowl of Kheer as prasadam to the King to be distributed equally amongst his queens. While the queens were consuming the divine prasadam, a kite snatched a part of it and dropped it near where Anjana was worshipping. Then, the wind god, Pawan Deva, carried the prasad into Anjana's hands. She consumed it and gave birth to Lord Hanuman after it. Thus, Lord Hanuman is the incarnation of Lord Shiva and is called his Rudra avatar. With Pawan Dev helping Anjana to consume prasadam, he is also called Pawan Putra Hanuman. The King of monkeys, Kesari, was the father of Lord Hanuman.

Why Do We Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti?

Lord Hanuman is the epitome of immense strength, valour, dedication, devotion, a sense of service and humility. As a kid, he flew up to the sky and swallowed the Sun, thinking it was an apple. He was then punished by the King of Devas, Lord Indra. However, he was extraordinary and powerful but cursed to forget his powers until someone realised him, as was done later by Sugreev during Lord Rama's struggle to get Sita Ji back. The incident of swallowing the Sun left a permanent mark on his chin, giving him divine powers.

Lord Hanuman is an embodiment of vitality and has the ability to transform into any form, move mountains, and fly through the air faster than Garuda. He is a revered deity with supernatural powers and is known for defeating evil spirits. Hanuman played a crucial role in helping Lord Rama to win battle against Ravana and get Sita Ji back. As a strong devotee or Lord Rama and the incarnation of Lord Shiva, he is the most revered deity in Hinduism.

Lord Hanuman and Mars in Astrology

According to Vedic astrology, Mars represents our vitality, passion, energy, and courage. If Mars is weak or afflicted, it can lead to frustration, aggression, laziness, a thievish nature, property disputes, marital issues, family disputes, and the burden of loans or debts. However, by worshipping Lord Hanuman, we can improve the effects of planet Mars and receive its positive results. It's recommended to talk to astrologer to understand the role of Mars in your life, as it may be the planet causing stress and challenges.

Teachings of Lord Hanuman

Lord Hanuman symbolizes loyalty and devotion. He is known for his unmatched strength and great intellect. One of his key teachings is the importance of devotion and how to master our five senses (panchendriyaan) of taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing. He also teaches us to be humble and to use our abilities to help those in distress and need.

Lord Hanuman is the wisest of all, known as 'bhudhimataam varishtham'. Hanuman Ji showcases the immense power hidden in each of us. We need to realize them and use them for the benefit of society. Soaked in the love of Lord Rama, he directs us towards the path of liberation. He depicts the Seva Bhaav, which each of us should have towards others. He calls himself the Dasa of Lord Rama; when he, being the finest example of power, courage, integrity, and divine capabilities, considers himself a servant, then where do we stand? Hence, it is said that seeking Lord Hanuman's blessings is a prerequisite to reaching Lord Rama.

Puja Vidhi on Hanuman Jayanti

Anjana gave birth to Lord Hanuman on Chaitra Purnima. Since Lord Hanuman is believed to have been born at sunrise, celebrations in Hanuman temples commence before sunrise and continue throughout the day until after sunset. To ward off evil powers and spirits and to invite positivity into their lives, devotees flock to Hanuman temples on this day to offer prayers.

Mantra To Worship Lord Hanuman

।।संकट कटे मिटै सब पीरा जो सुमिरे हनुमत बलबीरा

संकट ते हनुमान छुड़ावें मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावें।।

।।मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं​ जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठ ।

वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ।।

।।लाल देह लाली लसे, अरु धरि लाल लँगूर |

बज्र देह दानव दलन, जय जय जय कपि सूर ||

Chanting Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Sundar Kaand Paath, and Hanumashtak is beneficial for receiving Lord Hanuman's blessings.

One should chant this mantra as much as possible, and the worries will disappear at once. It gives the strength required to stay strong and face the challenges bravely and wisely. Repeating it a certain number of times brings freedom from miseries. Also, Hanuman Ji gives protection against the evil eye or nazar dosha. Worshipping him gives you freedom from any of such negative forces.

Performing Hanuman art and the Hanumaan path is highly beneficial for Hanuman Jayanti. One should take advantage of it and become free from the burdens in life.