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Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with religious fervour across India

Every year Hanuman Jayanti falls on the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.

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The birth date of Hanuman is referred to as Hanuman Jayanti. This year, the auspicious date falls on April 11.

When is it celebrated

When is it celebrated

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. It is celebrated for 41 days, it begins on Chaitra Purnima and ends on the tenth day of Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha month.

Mythology of lord hanuman

Mythology of lord hanuman

Remembered as the biggest devotee of Shri Rama, Hanuman, also known as Anjaneya, was born to Kesari and Anjana. He is also referred to as Pavan Putra because the God of Wind - Vayu - played a pivotal role in his birth.

How to perform Puja on Hanuman Jayanti:

How to perform Puja on Hanuman Jayanti:

Devotees throng temples on Hanuman Jayanti. They offer flowers and garland to Lord Hanuman's idol. Diya of ghee and mustard oil is lit on the idol of Lord Hanuman. Special food is prepared at temples which are distributed among devotees.

Rally, aarti to mark Hanuman Jayanti

Rally, aarti to mark Hanuman Jayanti

On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad will be conducting a bike rally, Veer Hanuman Vijay Yatra.

PM Modi greets nation on Hanuman Jayanti

PM Modi greets nation on Hanuman Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the holy occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. He also paid tribute to Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti for his selfless efforts towards social reform.

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