Hanuman Jayanti 2024: When is Hanuman Jayanti? Time and Significance

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Hanuman jayanti marks the day when Lord Hanuman was born. Hanuman Ji is mentioned in the Ramayana as the strongest of all. Lord Hanuman is worshipped in different ways around the world. He is the great devotee of Lord Rama who is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. 

In this article we will know about why hanuman jayanti is celebrated, hanuman jayanti wishes, when is hanuman jayanti, and it’s significance. 

Hanuman Jayanti 2024 (Hanuman Janmotsav 2024)

The eleventh incarnation of Lord Shiva, the son of Kesari and Anjani, Lord Hanuman is the most worshipped God in India. Hanuman Jayanti is the most essential day for the devotees of Lord Hanuman. It is a Hindu festival which is celebrated as the Hanuman ji born date. 

The word jayanti is derived from two words, where Jaya means victory and Anta means end. Devotees pray to Lord Hanuman to help them get power in recovering from their hard times. 

Hanuman Jayanti Date 2024 

As per the Hindu Calendar, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman on Chaitra Purnima. In this year, it is on 23rd April 2024. There is no exact date of Hanuman janmotsav every year. It falls as per the religious beliefs. 

Other than this, Hanuman Jayanti also falls on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. As this year, the Hanuman jayanti is on Tuesday, as Tuesday is the day dedicated to Lord Hanuman himself. 

Hanuman Jayanti Puja Time 2024 (Hanuman Jayanti Shubh Muhurat)

This year the puja timing for Hanuman Jayanti is at 3:25 AM on 23rd April 2024 and will last till 5:18 AM on 24th April 2024. The entire day will have the Purnima Tithi. 

It is believed that if Hanuman Jayanti falls on any day of Tuesday or Saturday, then the importance of the day increases because Lord Hanuman ji was born on Tuesday. 

Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi 2024 (How to Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti)

It is believed that, in kali Yuga, Lord Hanuman bestows his blessings to his devotees quickly as he provides direct worship. 

By lighting a diya, devotees should chant the powerful mantra of ‘Om Marutatmajaya Namah’ around 108 times. In most of the places, devotees bath the Hanuman ji’s idol with honey and milk. They also adorn him with flowers and mala. 

Further, devotees offer jaggery and gram to Lord Hanuman and then recite Hanuman Chalisa 11 times at home or the temple. It is believed that on this day, Lord Hanuman blesses his devotees with the best of his blessings. The puja is usually followed by distributing prasad (offerings) to the devotees.

Do the puja and write the name of Shri Ram on it in saffron colour. You can do it by using orange sindoor. After performing the puja, keep that leaf in your pocket where you keep your money or in your wallet. 

Hanuman Jayanti Significance 2024 (Importance of Hanuman Jayanti)

Lord Hanuman is eternal. Devotees believe that he can take any shape, and he can move any mountain. He is the God with great supernatural abilities and the one who removes the evil spirits. Also, he is the one who is the Rakshak as well as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. 

He is the 11th incarnation of Lord Shiva and is the one who stands for divine energy, power, and gratitude. He helps to gain victory over evil and provides immense protection to his devotees. By worshipping hanuman chalisa, devotees gain positive energy around them. 

Hanuman Chalisa (Hanuman Chalisa in English)

Shri Guru Charan Sarooja-raj Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari

Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Chari

Budhee-Heen Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pavana Kumara

Bala-Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha Vikaara

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar, Jai Kapis tihu lok ujagar

Ram doot atulit bal dhama, Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi

Kanchan varan viraj subesa, Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje, Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan, Tej prataap maha jag vandan

Vidyavaan guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

Prabhu charitra sunibe-ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava, Vikat roop dhari lank jarava

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare, Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badhai, Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave, Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagawe

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa

Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te, Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha, Ram milaye rajpad deenha

Tumharo mantra Vibhishan maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab jag jana

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu, Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee, Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee

Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete, Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

Ram dwaare tum rakhvare, Hoat na agya binu paisare

Sab sukh lahe tumhari sar na, Tum rakshak kahu ko darna

Aapan tej samharo aapai, Teenhon lok hank te kanpai

Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahi aave, Mahavir jab naam sunave

Nase rog hare sab peera, Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

Sankat se Hanuman chudave, Man Karam Vachan dyan jo laave

Sab par Ram tapasvee raja, Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

Aur manorath jo koi lavai, Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

Charon Yug partap tumhara, Hai persidh jagat ujiyara

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware, Asur nikandan Ram dulare

Ashta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata, As-var deen Janki mata

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa, Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai, Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai

Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee, Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

Aur Devta Chit na drehi, Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi

Sankat kate-mite sab peera, Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin, Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

Jo sat bar path kar koi, Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

Tulsidas sada hari chera, Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera

Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana, Mangala Murati Roop

Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita, Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop

Powerful Hanuman Mantra (Hanuman Mantra in English)

Hanuman Mantra (Hanuman Jayanti Mantra)

Hang Hanumate Rudraatmakaay Hung Phatt

Meaning: I pray to Lord Hanuman who is as powerful as Lord Rudra.

Hanuman Moola Mantra (Hanuman Jayanti Mantra)

Om Hanumate Namah॥

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra (Hanuman Jayanti Mantra)

Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi। 

Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat॥

Meaning: Om, let the son of Anjani, enlighten our soul. He is the son of the god of wind and is intelligent. To Him, we offer our prayers. May He bless our soul.

Hanuman Beej Mantra (Hanuman Jayanti Mantra)

Aum Aeem Bhreem Hanumate I

Shree Ram Dootaya Namaha II

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Hanuman, the one who is the messenger and representative of Lord Rama and His family.

Hanuman Jayanti 2024 Wishes

“May Lord Hanuman bless you with strength, courage, and unwavering devotion. Happy Hanuman Jayanti!”

“On this auspicious day, may Lord Hanuman fill your life with positivity and remove all obstacles. Happy Hanuman Jayanti!”

“Let us offer our prayers to Lord Hanuman and seek his blessings for a life full of joy and prosperity. Happy Hanuman Jayanti!”

I wish joy, harmony, happiness and prosperity on Hanuman Jayanti for you and your family. Sending warm wishes your way on Hanuman Jayanti!

Lord Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. May he shower his divine blessings on you and your family on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

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