📅 Important: Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Dates
🔸 1st April 2026 (Wednesday) – Hanuman Janmotsav Upwas: Devotees observe strict fasting, chant Hanuman Chalisa, and perform special pujas.
🔸 2nd April 2026 (Thursday) – Hanuman Jayanti Celebration: Grand festivities, temple processions, spiritual discourses, and community feasts.
1. About Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is the sacred celebration of Lord Hanuman's birth, the embodiment of devotion, strength, and selfless service. In 2026, the Hanuman Janmotsav Upwas is on 1st April, while the main Jayanti festivities are on 2nd April.
Lord Hanuman, also known as Bajrangbali, Maruti, and Anjaneya, is the symbol of ultimate Bhakti towards Lord Rama.
Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and one of the seven Chiranjivis. His presence removes negative energies and his blessings are essential for success.
2. Birth Story of Lord Hanuman
Hanuman was born to Mata Anjana and Kesari, with blessings from Vayu Deva. Hence he is called Pavanputra. Lord Shiva incarnated as Hanuman. As a child, he mistook the sun for a fruit.
The gods blessed him with immunity from weapons, immense strength, and eternal wisdom. His leap across the ocean symbolizes crossing limitations of mind.
3. Spiritual Significance
Lord Hanuman represents the awakened soul, the perfect blend of Jnana, Bhakti, and Shakti. He is the remover of fear and bestower of prosperity.
In yogic traditions, Hanuman represents the perfected mind. The Hanuman Chalisa outlines 40 qualities of a spiritual master.
4. Rituals of Hanuman Jayanti
- 🔱 1st April: Early bath, fasting, Hanuman Chalisa 108 times
- 🔱 2nd April: Grand Abhishekam, procession, Sundarkand path
- 🔱 Both days: Reading Ramayana, deep daan, feeding poor
Special puja involves bathing the idol with Panchamrit. Devotees apply sindoor to the idol and themselves.
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