- By Simran Srivastav
- Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:21 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Hanuman Janmotsav is being observed in India today (April 16). The day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman and is celebrated on full moon day during Chaitra month. Lord Hanuman is known by many names such as Vanara God, Bajrangabali, Pavanasuta, Mahavira, Balibima, Anjanisut, Sankat Mochan, Anjaneya, Maruti and Rudra. Lord Hanuman was a huge Lord Ram devotee, and he dedicated his life to the service of Lord Rama and never got married.
Hanuman Janmotsav 2022: Date
According to drik panchang, this year, Hanuman Janmotsav will be observed on April 16, 2022, Saturday.
Hanuman Janmotsav 2022: Time
According to drik panchang,
Purnima Tithi Begins - 02:25 AM on April 16, 2022
Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:24 AM on April 17, 2022
Hanuman Janmotsav 2022: Puja Vidhi
- Take an early bath, and wear fresh and clean clothes.
- Devotees also observe a day-long fast on this day.
- Worship Lord Hanuman by offering vermilion (sindoor), marigold flowers and red cloth
- Offer his favourite sweet besan laddoo and motichoor laddoo as prasad
- Read Hanuman Chalisa and do aarti
Hanuman Janmotsav 2022: Mantra
Om Hanumate Namah
Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi? Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat
Aum Aeem Bhreem Hanumate Shree Ram Dootaaya Namaha
Om Daxinmukhay Panchmukh Hanumate Karalbadnay
Mangal Bhavan Amangalhari Dravahu So Dashrath Ajir Vihari
Hanuman Janmotsav 2022: Significance
Lord Hanuman is the son of Mata Anjana and Kesari. He is also described as the son of Vayu Deva i.e. the wind god. According to drik panchang, it is believed that Lord Hanuman was born during Chaitra Purnima just after sunrise on weekday Mangalwar. He was born during Chitra Nakshatra and Mesha Lagna. As per Hindu belief, Lord Hanuman takes all pain and trouble from his devotees' life. Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama and Sita himself, is also known as Anjaneya. He resembles a monkey in appearance. He is portrayed in a red complexion and a twisted tail similar to a Vanara and is depicted with a Gada.
