Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Dates, shubh muhurat, significance
Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour the birth of Lord Hanuman, the divine devotee of Lord Rama. The festival falls on the full moon night in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Hanuman is also believed the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Hanuman Jayanti this year is celebrated on April 6, it is also known as Chaitra Poornima. The story of Hanuman Jayanti dates back to the time of Ramayana, when Lord Hanuman was born to Anjani and Kesari and blessed with strength, invincibility and devotion. He is known for his loyalty and selfless service to Lord Rama and his fight against evil forces.
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It is believed that Lord Hanuman was born at sunrise. Hence, on Hanuman Jayanti, temples start spiritual discourses at dawn before sunrise.
The day is celebrated with utmost joy and enthusiasm in Hindu temples across India. People gather to sing devotional songs and chant mantras in praise of Lord Hanuman. Special poojas, such as the Ganesh-Hanuman puja, and aartis are performed to seek his blessings. Prasad is distributed among the devotees.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
The significance of Hanuman Jayanti lies in the fact that it is a celebration of courage, strength, loyalty and selfless devotion. It is believed that Lord Hanuman is the embodiment of these qualities and thus, his presence in one's life brings good fortune and prosperity.
Moreover, the festival is also celebrated with great fervour in some parts of South India, where Lord Hanuman is the most revered deity. It is believed that worshipping Lord Hanuman on this day brings good luck and spiritual enlightenment.
In a nutshell, Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival that reminds us of the power of courage, loyalty and devotion. It also reminds us of the importance of having faith in the divine and doing good deeds in order to bring peace and prosperity in our lives.
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- With inputs from agencies
