Hanumath Jayanthi is a sacred occasion celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman (Anjaneyar) and seeking his divine blessings. Lord Hanuman is revered by Hindus who worship Lord Rama and Sita. In every Rama temple, Hanuman's statue holds a significant place, typically positioned directly opposite Lord Rama’s idol. With folded hands and a bowed head, Hanuman exemplifies humility and unwavering respect for his Lord.
Lord Hanuman is known by various names, such as Anjaneyar, Maruti, Pavan Putra, and Bajrangbali. He is the son of Vayu (the Wind God) and Anjana.
KumKum dots in Lord Hanuman's Tail:
It is a great belief that if we pray to Lord Hanuman by keeping sandal and kumkum dots, we can get rid of all worries in our life and get the Lords's blessings as we all know Lord Hanuman's mighty power lies in his holy tail.
If we plan to start this, then Every day we should keep one kumkum dot in the tail starting from his hip and then slowly move on to the end of the tail. We have to chant Lord Rama's holy mantras while doing this. When we reach the end of tail, we can consider that day as auspicious and we can offer vada garland to Lord as neivedhyam. Again we can clean all the dots and start from the beginning.
Devotees should chant “Hanuman Chalisa” on this day (it is good if we chant for 21 times) and get the blessings of Lord Hanuman.
Most of the devotees fast on that day. We can also prepare 108 Milagu vadai and offer as neivedhyam to Lord Hanuman.
The Great Devotee
Hanuman is celebrated as a devoted servant of Lord Rama. He exemplified selfless service, pure love, and unshakable devotion, serving Lord Rama with no expectation of rewards. His humility, courage, wisdom, and other divine virtues earned him a special blessing from Sita to be Chiranjeevi (immortal).
Lord Hanuman’s life teaches us that unwavering commitment and self-confidence can lead to success. He symbolizes the empowering mantra “I can,” inspiring us to overcome challenges with determination.
Significance of Hanumath Jayanthi
Hanumath Jayanthi is considered one of the most auspicious celebrations in Hindu tradition. It is believed that praying to Lord Hanuman and observing vrat (fasting) on this day can bring immense blessings, remove sorrows, and ensure happiness and prosperity for the family.
Whenever we pray to Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman joins us as a devoted servant of Rama, offering his blessings to all. While praying to Hanuman, it is recommended to chant Lord Rama’s name, as it is said to please Hanuman greatly.
Offerings and Rituals
Devotees can offer the following items to Lord Hanuman during Hanumath Jayanthi:
- Milagu vadai garland (a garland made of pepper fritters)
- Betel leaf garland
- Butter
- Other offerings include poha, sugar, honey, panagam (a jaggery drink), and neermor (buttermilk), which are believed to be Hanuman’s favorites.
It is also auspicious to keep a picture of Lord Hanuman at home and decorate it daily with sandalwood paste and kumkumdots, especially on his tail.
Hanumath Jayanthi reminds us of Hanuman’s virtues and his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama. Let us celebrate this sacred occasion with prayers, offerings, and faith, seeking Hanuman’s blessings for strength, courage, and a joyful life.
