Hanuman Janmotsava
MarathiAlso known as: Hanuman Jayanti, Hanuman Birthday
Hanuman Janmotsava
About Hanuman Janmotsava
Hanuman Janmotsava celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. It falls on the fifteenth day (Purnima) of the bright fortnight in Chaitra (March-April).
Devotees observe fasting and recite the Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day. Temples are decorated and special pukas are performed.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with great devotion. Devotees offer sindoor and flowers to Lord Hanuman.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and recite Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day.
Om Hanumate Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman for strength, courage, and unwavering devotion.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe fasting throughout the day.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda.
- Visit Hanuman temples and offer sindoor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to legend, Hanuman applied sindoor all over his body to ensure Lord Rama's long life. Sindoor symbolises selfless devotion.
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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