Hanuman Jayanti 2023 Calendar

Hanuman Jayanti 2023 Date in India

Lord Hanuman, a devoted follower of the Hindu Lord Rama, is worshiped across India by the Hindu people. For his deep affection for the god Rama. Thus, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the 15th day in the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournima) during the Shukla Paksha. Known as Vanara God, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to enjoy the birth of Lord Hanuman. His avatar is deemed as the 11th Rudra incarnation of the Lord Siva with generous devotion, strength, knowledge, divine power, courage, intelligence, spirit for selfless service etc.

Various Names of Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated for a full 41 days in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, beginning on Chaitra Purnima and winding down on the tenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. While Hanuman Jayanti is known as Hanuman Vratam in the state of Karnataka, the state of Tamil Nadu celebrates the holiday on the day of Margashirsha Amavasya.

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

Worshipping Hanuman saves people from evil and helps them win. The holiday is celebrated on several days across the country, but mostly in Chaitra. Hanuman Jayanti celebrations begin early because the lord was born at sunrise. Devotees read Ramayana and Mahabharat poems and pray on this day.

Jai Hanuman Vrat (Fasting) and Puja Vidhi

They practise diverse forms of fasting and worship. If you’re unsure of how to observe Hanuman Jayanti, see the list of required fasting and worship rites below:

1. Tatkalik Tithi is the first thing performed as the day begins (Ratrivyapini).
2. The night before the fast, followers worship Hanuman and Ram-Sita while dozing off on the floor.
3. Ram-Sita and Hanuman are worshipped once more in the morning.
4. On this particular day, they take a shower after waking up early.
5. They then take the Sankalp (oath) for the Vrat while holding a glass of water in one hand.
6. They are instructed to face the east or north while seated and to sit near the east direction.
7. Make respectful requests of Lord Hanuman.
8. Finally, they worship him while adhering to all of Shodashopachar’s customs (the 16 rites).