- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Hanuman Jayanti 2025 falls on 12th April 2025. This sacred festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, a revered deity in Hinduism. Hanuman Ji or Bajrangbali is considered as a Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva. He is known to possess Ashta Siddhis and Nav Nidhis. Additionally, Lord Hanuman epitomises power, strength, courage and ultimate devotion towards Lord Shri Rama. In Hinduism, lord hanuman is often depicted as a patron deity associated with meditation and martial arts among other scholarly pursuits.
Devotees worship Lord Hanuman fervently on the sacred occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. However, certain dos and don’ts must be followed while worshipping the revered deity. Below is the list of rules that must be followed while worshipping Hanuman Ji.
Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Do’s And Don’ts You MUST Follow While Worshipping Lord Hanuman
Do’s
- Light a lamp filled with ghee or jasmine oil during the aarti to express devotion and invite divine blessings while maintaining a pure and respectful atmosphere during the worship.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand with full focus and faith to strengthen your spiritual connection and invite the divine presence of Lord Hanuman into your heart and surroundings.
- Adhere to Brahmacharya (celibacy) to purify both body and mind and approach Hanuman Ji with sincerity and discipline which helps deepen your devotion and spiritual practice.
- Offer sindoor chola and jasmine oil to Lord Hanuman as these are sacred items believed to please him.
- Wear red or saffron-coloured clothes during the puja as these colours are favoured by Lord Hanuman and symbolise purity energy and deep spiritual commitment.
- Feed monkeys with jaggery bananas or gram dal as this act is considered sacred and brings blessings from Lord Hanuman.
- Donate food, clothes or money to the poor and needy to honour Hanuman Ji's values of kindness service and compassion which are central to his divine teachings.
- Offer Lord Hanuman’s favourite sweets such as boondi laddoo, besan laddoo or imarti as prasadam to express love and devotion and receive his blessings in return.
- Use red flowers and pure desi ghee during the puja as these are considered sacred and help maintain a spiritual and respectful environment while worshipping Lord Hanuman.
- Offer cloves and cardamom especially when facing issues related to Shani dosh as this ritual is believed to reduce difficulties and draw Hanuman Ji’s protective energy.
Devotees must adhere to certain guidelines while worshipping Lord Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti to avoid displeasing the deity. (Image Source: Canva)
Don’ts
- Avoid eating non-vegetarian or tamasik food on Hanuman Jayanti as it disrupts spiritual purity and reduces the positive energy needed to connect with the divine during the worship.
- Do not wear black or white coloured clothes while worshipping Lord Hanuman as they are considered inauspicious.
- Wear red or saffron-coloured clothes instead of black or white to maintain a sacred and uplifting atmosphere that aligns with the positive energy associated with Lord Hanuman.
- Stay away from alcohol and intoxicants on this day as these substances weaken the spiritual discipline required to worship Lord Hanuman with full devotion and might enrage him.
- Ensure the idol of Lord Hanuman is whole and unbroken during worship as offering prayers to a damaged statue is considered disrespectful and spiritually ineffective.
- Avoid harming or disturbing animals especially monkeys as they are sacred to Hanuman Ji and treating them with kindness reflects true devotion to the deity.
- Do not include Panchamrit or Charanamrit in your offerings as these are not part of the traditional rituals dedicated to Lord Hanuman and should be avoided.
- Stay awake and alert throughout the day especially when fasting on Hanuman Jayanti as this reflects dedication and prevents the loss of spiritual focus during Hanuman Ji's worship.
- Avoid using garlic, onion or other tamasic ingredients in meals as they are believed to lower spiritual energy and are unsuitable for a sacred day like Hanuman Jayanti.
- Always remember and honour Lord Rama during Hanuman worship as Hanuman Ji’s devotion to Shri Ram is central to his spiritual identity and must be acknowledged.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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