Hanuman Jayanti

About Hanuman Jayanti

The birthday of Hanuman falls on “Chaitra Shukla Purnima”(full moon day in the months of March- April) and thus this day is called as “Hanuman Jayanti”. He is the living embodiment of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly and dynamically. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived to serve Sri Rama. He possessed all the divine virtues. He did what others could not do-crossing the ocean simply by uttering Ram-Nam, burning the city of Lanka, and bringing the sanjeevini herb and restoring Lakshmana to life again. He brought Sri Rama and Lakshmana from the nether world after killing Ahiravana. He is the symbol of devotion and strength. He is worshipped as a deity who can ward off evil spirits and is considered to possess magical powers.

Yatra yatra raghunatha kirtanam;

Tatra tatra kritha masthakanjalim;

Bhaspavaari paripurna lochanam;

Maarutim namata raakshasanthakam

Meaning : "We bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with his palms folded above his forehead, with atorrent of tears flowing down his eyes wherever the Names of Lord Rama are sung".

Sri Hanuman is worshipped all over India-either alone or together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Sri Rama has the murti or idol of Sri Hanuman. Hanuman is the Avatara of Lord Shiva. He was born of the Wind-God and Anjani Devi. His other names are Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Pavankumar, Bajrangabali and Mahavira.

Legend of Hanuman Jayanti

Sita had applied sindhoor on her forehead and Hanuman enquired about its significance. He was told by Sita that this ensured long life for her husband. Hanuman on hearing this applied sindhoor all over his body praying for the immortality of his Lord.

Celebration of Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman is worshipped on this auspicious day and people fast. People read the Hanuman Chalisa and recite the name of Lord Rama. This pleases Hanuman and he blesses the devotee with success in all his or her efforts. From early morning hours people visit the Hanuman temple. Spiritual discourses are organized in the early hours in the temple premises. At home idols and pictures of Hanuman are cleaned up in the early hours of morning.

Ritual of Hanuman Jayanti

People visit the Hanuman temple and apply the sindhoor taken from the idol of Hanuman on their forehead. It is supposed to bring good luck to them. Prasad (religious food offering) is distributed among the people. Pooja is performed and abhisheka (religious offering consisting of coconut and flowers) is done. Preparations begin very early in the morning. The pictures and idols of Hanuman are smeared with sindhoor. Bananas and sweets are offered. Prayers are held and aarti is performed. Most of the devotees keep fast, especially those who are wrestlers and body builders. Although generally fast is done by Hindu women in most festivals, in this case men mostly go on fast.

Hanuman represents strength and courage. Men worship him to imbibe his courageous qualities. He was a great devotee of Lord Rama.

On this holy day worship Sri Hanuman. Fast on this day. Read the Hanuman Chalisa. Spend the whole day in the Japa of Ram-Nam. Sri Hanuman will be highly pleased and will bless you with success in all your undertakings.

Glory to Hanuman! Glory to his Lord, Sri Rama!

Name

Meaning

Anjaneya

Son of Anjana

Anjanagarbhasambhoota

Born of Anjani

Ashokavanikachhetre

Destroyer of Ashoka Orchard

Akshahantre

Slayer of Aksha

Balarka

Sadrushanana Like the Rising Sun

Bheemasenasahayakrute

Helper of Bheema

Batnasiddhikara

Granter of Strength

Bhakthavatsala

Protector of Devotees

Bajrangbali

With strength of daamod

Bhavishya

Chaturanana Aware of Future Happenings

Chanchaladwala

Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.

Chiranjeevini

Immortal

Chaturbahave

Four-Armed

Dashabahave

Ten-Armed

Danta

Peaceful

Dheera

Courageous

Deenabandhave

Defender of the Oppressed

Daithyakulantaka

Destroyer of Demons

Daityakarya

Vidhyataka Destroyer of All Demons' Activities

Dhruddavrata

Determined Meditator

Dashagreevakulantaka

Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race

Gandharvavidya

Tatvangna Exponent in the Art of Celestials

Gandhamadhana

Shailastha Resident of Gandhamadhana

Hanumanta

One with Puffy Cheeks

Indrajit

Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka Remover of the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra

Jambavatpreeti

Vardhana Winner of Jambavan's Love

JaiKapeesh

Hailing Monkey

Kapeeshwara

Lord of Monkeys

Kabalikruta

One who swallowed the Sun

Kapisenanayaka

Head of the Monkey Army

Kumarabrahmacharine

Youthful Bachelor

Kesarinandan

Son of Kesari

Kesarisuta

Son of Kesari

Kalanemi

Pramathana Slayer of Kalanemi

Harimarkatamarkata

Lord of the Monkeys

Karagrahavimoktre

One who Frees from Imprisonment

Kalanabha

Organizer of Time

Kanchanabha

Golden-Hued Body

Kamaroopine

Altering Form at Will

Lankineebhanjana

Slayer of Lankini

Lakshmanapranadatre

Reviver of Lakshmana's Life

Lankapuravidahaka

The One Who Burnt Lanka

Lokapujya

Worshipped by the Universe

Maruti

Son of Marut (wind god)

Mahadhyuta

Most Radiant

Mahakaya

One with colossal body

Manojavaya

Swiftness like Wind

Mahatmane

Supreme Being

Mahavira

Most Courageous

Marutatmaja

Adored Like Gems

Mahabala

Parakrama Of Great Strength

Mahatejase

Most Radiant

Maharavanamardana

Slayer of the Famous Ravana

Mahatapase

Great Meditator

Navavyakruti

Pandita Skilful Scholar

Parthadhwajagrasamvasine

Having Principal Place on Arjuna's Flag

Pragnya

Scholar

Prasannatmane

Cheerful

Pratapavate

Known for Valour

Paravidhyaparihara

Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom

Parashaurya

Vinashana Destroyer of Enemy's Valour

Parijata

Tarumoolastha Dweller under the Parijata Tree

Prabhave

Popular Lord

Paramantra

Nirakartre Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only

Pingalaksha

Pink-Eyed

Pavanputra

Son of Wind god

Panchavaktra

Five-Faced

Parayantra

Prabhedaka Destroyer of Enemies' Missions

Ramasugreeva

Sandhatre Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva

Ramakathalolaya

Crazy of listening Rama's Story

Ratnakundala

Deeptimate Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings

Rudraveerya

Samudbhava Born of Shiva

Ramachudamaniprada

Deliverer of Rama's Ring

Ramabhakta

Devoted to Rama

Ramadhuta

Ambassador of Rama

Rakshovidhwansakaraka

Slayer of Demons

Sankatamochanan

Reliever of sorrows

Sitadevi

Mudrapradayaka Deliverer of the Ring of Sita

Sarvamayavibhanjana

Destroyer of All Illusions

Sarvabandha 

Vimoktre Detacher of all Relationship 

Sarvagraha

Nivashinay Killer of all Evil Effects of Planets 

Sarvaduhkhahara 

Reliever of all Agonies 

Sarvalolkacharine

Wanderer of all Places

Sarvamantra

Swaroopavate Possessor of all Hymns

Sarvatantra

Sawaroopine Shape of all Hymns

Sarvayantratmaka

Dweller in all Yantras

Sarvarogahara

Reliever of all Ailments

Sarvavidhyasampath

Pradayaka Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom

Shrunkalabandhamochaka

Reliever from a Chain of Distresses

Sitashoka

Nivarana Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow

Shrimate

Honored

Simhikaprana

Bhanjana Slayer of Simhika

Sugreeva

Sachiva Minister of Sugreeva

Shoora

Gallant

Surarchita

Worshipped by Celestials

Sphatikabha

Spotless, Crystal-Clear

Sanjeevananagahatre

Carrier of Sanjeevi Mount

Shuchaye

Pure, Chaste

Shanta

Very Composed and Calm

Shatakanttamadapahate

Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance

Sitanveshana

Pandita Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts

Sharapanjarabhedaka

Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows

Sitaramapadaseva

Always engaged in Rama's Service

Sagarotharaka

Leapt Across the Ocean

Tatvagyanaprada

Granter of Wisdom

Vanara

Monkey

Vibheeshanapriyakara

Beloved of Vibheeshana

Vajrakaya

Hard Like Metal

Vardhimainakapujita

Worshipped by Mynaka

Vagmine

Spokesman

Vijitendriya

Controller of the Senses

Vajranakha

Strong-Nailed

Vagadheeksha

Lord of Spokesmen

Yogine

Yogi (Saint)