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Hanuman Jayanti 2024 Date: Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the birth anniversary of the monkey god, Lord Hanuman. One of the Ashta Chiranjeevi and an ardent devotee of Lord Shri Ram, Lord Hanuman is one of the most famous gods who is still present on earth. That’s why people celebrate this day as Hanuman Janmotsav with great enthusiasm and fervour.
Renowned for his unwavering devotion to Lord Ram, Hanuman played a pivotal role in the epic Ramayana, particularly during the intense battle between Ram and Ravana. As the son of the wind god Pawan, Hanuman is credited with extraordinary strength, exemplified by his ability to effortlessly lift the mountain named Sanjeevani with a single hand, as chronicled in the Ramayana.
Hanuman, a symbol of strength and energy, is worshipped as a deity who can attain victory against all odds. Here is everything you need to know, from Lord Hanuman to Hanuman Jayanti’s date, auspicious timings, puja vidhi, and more.
Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman to Mata Anjani. It falls on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra. In the year 2024, the festival will be observed on Tuesday, April 23, with the Purnima tithi beginning at 03:25 AM on April 23 and ending at 05:18 AM on April 24.
The origin of Lord Hanuman can be traced back to the early days of Treta Yuga during the sixth Manvantara of Vaivasvata Manu, approximately 2.59 million years ago, as documented in the Uttara Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. According to mythology, Lord Hanuman was born to Anjana, the wife of Vanaraja Kesari (the King of Monkeys), after she was cursed by Muni Vishwamitra for an inadvertent disturbance.
Seeking relief from the curse, Anjana fervently worshipped Lord Shiva and beseeched him to be a part of her unborn child. This divine union led to the belief that Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Additionally, there is a prevalent belief that he is also considered the son of Vayu Deva, the wind god.
Another popular narrative recounts that King Dasharatha conducted a Putrakameshti yagna to be blessed with offspring, from which he received a sacred offering known as payasam. However, a portion of this offering was snatched by a kite, and it was delivered to Anjana by Pawan Deva, the wind god, resulting in the birth of Lord Hanuman. This event has led to Lord Hanuman being revered as Pawan Putra Hanuman.
On this day, Lord Hanuman is revered with offerings of vermilion, red attire, garlands of flowers, roses, ladoos, halwa, and bananas. Various processions and religious events are held to celebrate the occasion.
The worship rituals involve observing a Tatkalik Tithi (Ratrivyapini) fast, spending the night on the floor while remembering Ram-Sita and Hanuman, taking a bath early in the morning, taking a Sankalp for the Vrat with water in hand, sitting in front of an idol or picture of Lord Hanuman that faces east, and praying to the deity most respectfully.
Hanuman Jayanti is considered an auspicious day for overcoming obstacles associated with Saturn. Worshipping Lord Hanuman on this day is believed to eliminate negative energies and provide relief from issues related to ghosts and spirits.
It is highly recommended to recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, and chant the mantra “Om Ham Hanumate Namah” to seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman.
