Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Learn Why Is Lord Hanuman's Birthday Celebrated Twice A Year

The auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to pay tribute to Lord Hanuman on his birth anniversary. The day is observed twice a year on Chaitra Poornima in southern India while the day is observed on Narak Chaturdashi or Krishna Paksh in the northern region.

Why Hanuman Jayanti Is Celebrated Twice A Year?

Astrologer Radhakant Vats shared his insights with HerZindagi on why Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year.

"Hanuman Ji was born on the day of Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in the month of Chaitra), which is why Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day. However, there is also a tradition of observing Hanuman Jayanti on Kartik Chaturdashi (the fourteenth day of the Krishna Paksh in the month of Kartik). This day is celebrated because it was on this day that Mother Sita bestowed the boon of immortality upon Hanuman Ji."

In simple terms, one date marks the birth of Hanuman Ji, while the other signifies the day when he attained the status of being revered as a divine entity.

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Significance Of Hanuman Jayanti

According to the evidence provided by Maharishi Valmiki, people in northern India usually celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the month of Kartika. As per the legends, Lord Shiva manifested himself as Lord Hanuman, born to Mother Anjana. Furthermore, he became the devoted assistant and ultimate devotee of Shri Ramji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Hanuman acted as a guide and the best helper for Shri Ram Ji in defeating Ravana and reuniting with Sita.

Hanuman's birth anniversary is celebrated on the day of Nishith Kaal Vyapini Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. Taking holy baths, making donations, and performing other religious works on this day holds special significance. On the day of Chaturdashi tithi, devotees wake up early in the morning and observe fasts to seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman. To gain his blessings, devotees offer jasmine oil and vermilion to Hanuman Ji on this day.

How To Worship Hanumanji On Hanuman Jayanti?

Lord Hanuman is one of the most revered deities in Kalyuga. The worship of Lord Hanuman is preceded by observing purity, as he followed the path of celibacy. The devotee must fast, perform puja, and maintain strict celibacy simultaneously. On this auspicious day, bathing in the Ganga River holds great significance.

Steps for Worshipping Lord Hanuman

• On a chowki covered with a fresh yellow cloth, place the idols or pictures of Shri Ram and Sita along with Hanuman.
• Fasting should be observed throughout the day as a vow of worship before God.
• Immediately following the worship of Shri Ram and Goddess Sita, Hanuman should be worshipped.
• The God idols should be bathed with water and Panchamrit during their worship.
• It is customary to offer red sandalwood, Akshat, Molly, flowers, incense lamps, clothes, fruits, betel, and so on.
• In the next step, you should recite Sundarkand or Hanuman Chalisa.
• It is customary to offer prasad after the aarti.

Astrologer Radhakant Vats emphasises that fasting worship of Hanuman Jayanti will resolve all kinds of defects and troubles. Observing the worship of fasting can alleviate physical and mental illnesses as well as financial problems.

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