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Hanuman Jayanti
02 April 2026
पूर्णिमा
पूजा मुहूर्त: 06:05 – 10:45
Associated Deity: भगवान हनुमान
Significance
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, symbolizing devotion, strength, and selfless service.
Celebration
Devotees recite Hanuman Chalisa, offer orange sindoor (Chola), and hold Sundarkand paths.
History
Hanuman is considered the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva, born to Mata Anjana and Kesari.
Mythology
Legend says that as a child, he mistook the sun for a ripe fruit and leaped to swallow it.
Traditions & Customs
- •Hanuman Chalisa Path
- •Sindoor Anointing
- •Bhajans
- •Prasad Distribution
Rituals
- •Offering Chola
- •Sundarkand Recitation
- •Bajrang Baan Chanting
Special Foods
Besan Laddoos
Boondi
Churma
Regional Variations
- •Processions in North India
- •Hanumath Jayanthi in South
- •Special Puja in Maharashtra
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
- ✓राम नाम का संकीर्तन करें
- ✓ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन करें
Don'ts
- ✗नकारात्मक विचारों से बचें
- ✗तामसिक भोजन वर्जित
