Significance
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Rama and symbol of strength, devotion, and bhakti. It falls on Chaitra Purnima in North India and in other months in South India.
Mythology & Legend
According to the Ramayana and Shiva Purana, Hanuman was born to Anjana and Kesari (or Vayu) with the blessing of Shiva. He is an incarnation of Shiva and devoted to Rama. He played a key role in the Ramayana—finding Sita, carrying the Sanjeevani mountain, and setting Lanka ablaze.
Rituals & Observances
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer sindoor and red flowers to Hanuman.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand; offer bananas and besan ladoo.
- Visit a Hanuman temple; apply tilak and offer prasad.
- Observe a fruit diet or fast; avoid alcohol and non-vegetarian food.
- In the evening, perform aarti and distribute prasad to the needy.
Sacred Mantras
ॐ हनुमते नमः
oṃ hanumate namaḥ
Salutations to Hanuman
Traditional Foods
- ●Besan ladoo
- ●Bananas
- ●Sindoor as prasad
- ●Fruits
Regional Variations
North India(हनुमान जयन्ती)
Chaitra Purnima
South India(ஹனுமான் ஜயந்தி)
Different dates in some states
All India(हनुमान जयन्ती)
Hanuman Chalisa and temple visits
Do's & Don'ts
Do's
- ✓Recite Hanuman Chalisa
- ✓Offer red flowers and sindoor
- ✓Visit Hanuman temple
- ✓Serve the needy
Don'ts
- ✗Do not disrespect Hanuman
- ✗Avoid alcohol and non-veg