LORD HANUMAN is known as one of the most revered devotees in the Hindu religion. Hanuman Jayanti is a festival celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is known as one of the most loved Bhakt of Lord Rama and is worshipped by devotees all over the world.

We all must have heard the beautiful tales of Lord Rama and Hanuman and how he became the closest and dearest bhakta of Lord Rama. The occasion of Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across the country. Here are the important details of the occasion.

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat

This year, the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on April 06 across the country. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 09:19 AM on April 05 and end at 10:04 AM on April 06.

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Significance

On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees worship Lord Hanuman to seek his blessings. As per Drik Panchang, devotees observe Hanuman Jayanti during different times of the year according to their regional beliefs and the type of calendar being followed. Hanuman Jayanti during Chaitra Purnima is the most popular one in North Indian states.

It is believed that Hanuman was born at Sunrise. On Hanuman Jayanti day temples start spiritual discourses at dawn before Sunrise and stop after Sunrise, as per Drik Panchang. Lord Hanuman is also known as Anjaneya because he was an ardent devotee of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Celebrations

According to religious beliefs, devotees pay their homage to the deity in numerous ways. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, devotees observe a whole day fast, offer prayers, visit temples and distribute food among the poor and needy people. People also host Sunderkand path at their homes, and recite bhajans, and kirtans to celebrate the occasion.

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Mantras

Om Shri Hanumate Namah

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Lord Hanuman Incarnations And Swaroop

As per the legends, Panchamukhi Hanuman is one of the popular forms of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman assumed Panchamukhi form to kill the demon Mahiravana. Panchamukhi, which means having five faces, represents Lord Hanuman with five faces, with Shri Varaha facing north, Shri Narasimha facing south, Shri Garuda facing west and Sri Hayagriva facing the sky and Lord Hanuman himself facing the east.