Hanuman Janmotsava
NepaliAlso known as: Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Janmotsava
About Hanuman Janmotsava
Hanuman Janmotsava celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Lord Rama, on the 15th day of the bright fortnight in Chaitra (March-April).
Temples of Lord 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 celebrates Hanuman's unwavering devotion, immense strength, and selfless service.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Hanuman worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times.
- Offer sindoor and prayers to Lord Hanuman.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Hanuman puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the Hanuman altar.
- Apply sindoor to the Hanuman idol.
- Offer flowers, banana, and jaggery.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and perform aarti.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sindoor symbolises devotion and sacrifice. According to legend, Hanuman applied sindoor all over his body for Lord Rama's 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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