Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
There is a special relevance of Lord Hanuman’s Jayanti, who also happens to be the dearest devotee of Lord Rama. As per the Hindu Calendar, the festival is celebrated during Chaitra Purnima. On this very day, Lord Hanuman, who is also stated to be another incarnation of Mahadev, took birth from Ajana Devi’s womb.
It is said about Sankatmochan Lord Hanuman that upon eulogizing his name, all the sufferings and pains of one’s life come to an end. The devotees of the Lord believe that if they are under the benediction of Hanuman Ji, no grief or misfortune can cross paths with them.
In such a situation, devotees observe a fast with a devoted heart and mind to appease the Lord and worship him duly.
There is such a belief among devotees about this day that whosoever recites the Hanuman Chalisa 11 times with a sincere heart on the day of Hanuman Jayanti, the Lord definitely.
On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, special Puja ceremonies are organized at temples.
Devotees offer vermilion to appease the Lord and also organize the Sunderkand Paath.
Many fairs are also organized in some parts of the country on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Things To Keep in Mind During Hanuman Jayanti
- While performing any Puja ritual, it is of utmost importance to maintain cleanliness. In such a situation, wear clean clothes while commemorating the Puja rituals on the day of Hanuman Jayanti. Under any circumstances, do not go near the lord while wearing dirty clothes.
- Refrain from adhering to a non-vegetarian diet on this day.
- If you are observing a fast on this day, then make it a prerogative not to consume salt.
- Lord Hanuman was celibate, which is why he maintained a distance from women and their touch. Keeping this in mind, female native can light a lamp and place it near the feet of the Lord and commemorate their Puja successfully. It should be known that female natives should not touch the idol of Lord Hanuman while offering the Puja. They should also make sure not to offer any clothes to the lord.
