Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year. One falls on the full moon day of Chaitra month in the Shukla Paksha, and the other on the fourteenth day of Kartik month in the Krishna Paksha. The first Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated because Lord Hanuman was born on that day from Mata Anjani's womb, while the second one, celebrated a day before Diwali, signifies the day when Mata Sita blessed Hanuman with immortality, witnessing his unwavering devotion.
Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Date
The one in the lunar month of Chaitra is a few days away and this year, it will be observed on the following date:
- Hanuman Jayanti: April 23, 2024, on Tuesday
- Purnima Tithi Starts: 03:25 AM on Apr 23, 2024
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 05:18 AM on Apr 24, 2024
Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Puja Vidhi
On this day, devotees worship Hanuman Ji with vermilion, red attire, flower garlands, roses, ladoos, halwa, and bananas. Various processions and religious events are also organised.
Here is the detailed procedure:
- Begin the worship of Hanuman Jayanti with the worship of Lord Ganesha. After that, worship Lord Rama and Sita. Then, start the worship of Hanuman Ji.
- Observing a fast on Hanuman Jayanti and performing Hanuman Ji's worship is very beneficial.
- The simplest and most popular way to worship Hanuman Ji on this day is to recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
- Reciting the Hanuman Ji Aarti and chanting his mantra "Om Shri Hanumate Namah" or "Om Ram Bhakt Hanumate Namah" is also effective in pleasing Lord Hanuman.
- Apply sindoor and saffron tilak to the idol and dress Hanuman Ji in red clothes on this day.
- Offer him red, yellow, and pink flowers.
- Offer him bananas and jamuns as bhog. In addition, you also need to offer besan laddoo and boondi to Hanuman Ji.
- Reciting the Ramcharitmanas pleases Hanuman Ji.
- Reciting the Bajrang Baan on this day destroys difficulties and brings success in endeavors.
- Those who worship Hanuman Ji should observe the vow of celibacy and should maintain cleanliness and purity of mind.
Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Mantras To Chant
To remove fears chant the mantra: Om Ham Hanumante Namah, Om Ham Hanumate Rudratmakaya Hum Phat. Mahabalaya Viraya Chiranjivine Uddate. Harine Vajra Dehaya Cholangghitamahavyaye. Om Namo Hanumate Rudraavataraya Sarvashatrusamharanaya Sarvarog Haraya Sarvavashikaranaya Ramdutaya Swaha.
To alleviate difficulties, recite the mantra of Bajrangbali: Om Namo Hanumate Rudraavataraya Sarvashatrusamharanaya Sarvarog Haraya Sarvavashikaranaya Ramdutaya Swaha!
To attain freedom from debt, chant this mantra: Om Namo Hanumate Aveshaya Aveshaya Swaha. Om Rinamochan Hanumate Namah.
Mantra for liberation from obstacles: Adidev Namastubhyam Saptasapte Divakar. Tvam Rave Taraya Swasmanasmat Sansar Sagarat. Atulit Baladhamam Hemshailabhadheham, Danujvanakrishanum Gyaninamagraganyam.. Sakalgunnidhanam Vanaranamadheesham, Ragupatipriyabhaktam Vatajatam Namami..
To overcome challenges, recite: Adidev Namastubhyam Saptasapte Divakar! Tvam Rave Taraya Swasmanasmat Sansar Sagarat!!
Hanuman Jayant 2024: Mantra Chanting Rules
- It is considered auspicious to chant Hanuman Ji's mantras during the Brahma Muhurta.
- The time from 6 PM to 9 PM is also suitable for mantra chanting.
- Chant these mantras in a peaceful and sacred place.
- The place of worship should be clean.
- While chanting the mantras, face either the east or the north direction.
- While chanting these mantras, wear clean clothes after bathing.
- Keep the mind calm and focused on positive thoughts.
- Chant the mantras with full concentration at least 108 times.
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