Hanuman Jayanti The worship of Hanuman ji, the supreme devotee of Lord Shri Ram, is considered to be of special importance. Hanuman ji is also called Sankatmochan because he removes all the sorrows and pains of a person. It is a religious belief that Hanuman ji is the only deity who is present on earth even in Kaliyuga and protects his devotees from troubles.
Hanuman Janmotsav Day also holds special importance. But Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated not once but twice a year. Some people may also know that Hanuman Janmotsav is celebrated twice a year, but have you ever wondered why we celebrate 2 Hanuman Jayanti? If not, then let us tell you in this article why Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2025?
This year Chaitra Purnima is falling on 12th April. According to the Panchang, Chaitra Purnima Tithi will start on 12th April at 3:20 am. At the same time, it will end on 13th April at 5:52 am. In such a situation, Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on 12th April.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated twice?
Hanuman Janmotsav is celebrated twice a year, one on Chaitra Purnima (birthday) and the other on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi (Vijay Abhinandan Mahotsav), because one story is related to the birth of Hanuman ji, while the other is related to his regaining life after fainting.
According to Valmiki Ramayana, Hanuman ji was born on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month in Swati Nakshatra. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the Prakatotsav of Hanuman ji. At the same time, the Purnima date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is celebrated as the Vijay Abhinandan Mahotsav of Hanuman ji.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on Chaitra Purnima?
According to religious beliefs, Hanuman ji was born on Chaitra Purnima and this day is celebrated as his birthday.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi?
According to religious beliefs, on the day of Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, Mother Sita gave the boon of immortality to Hanumanji, so Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.
Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi
On the day of Hanuman Janmotsav, Lord Ram, and Mother Sita are worshiped along with Hanumanji. On this day, wake up in the morning, take a bath and wear red clothes. After that offer vermilion, red flowers, basil leaves, chola, and boondi laddus to Hanumanji. After that chant mantras. Then recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand. Finally, perform aarti and distribute prasad to everyone.
Prasad Offer
On the day of Hanuman Janmotsav, it is auspicious to offer paan prasad, jaggery and gram, coconut, banana, sweet rice with saffron, kheer and jalebi to god Bajrangbali.
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