Hanuman Janmotsava
GujaratiAlso known as: Hanuman Jayanti, Hanuman Birthday
Hanuman Janmotsava
About Hanuman Janmotsava
Hanuman Janmotsava celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman on the 15th day of the dark fortnight in Chaitra. Hanuman is the devoted disciple of Lord Rama and embodiment of strength, courage, and devotion.
In Gujarat, temples of Hanuman are decorated with flowers and garlands, and special pujas are performed. Devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor to Hanuman idols.
The festival commemorates Hanumans miraculous birth to Anjana and Kesari, blessed by Lord Shiva. Hanuman is worshipped as the protector against evil.
Community celebrations include recitations of the Sundarkand, bhajan sandhyas, and cultural programmes.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a partial fast, consuming only fruits and milk.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Visit Hanuman temple for puja.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa.
- Observe a partial fast.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the Hanuman temple or home altar.
- Apply sindoor to the idol.
- Offer flowers, banana, jaggery, and chana.
- Light incense and perform aarti.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand.
- Distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On Chaitra Krishna Purnima, usually in March or April.
Sindoor represents devotion. Hanuman applied sindoor all over his body for Lord Ramas long life.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.