April 2019 is full of festivals and events. After Rama Navami (birth anniversary of Lord Rama), it is time to celebrate his greatest devotee, Hanuman’s birthday. Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on April 19, 2019 (Friday). The festival is observed on different dates in different states as per regional beliefs and calendar. However, Hanuman Jayanti on full moon day during Chaitra month as per Hindu calendar is the most popular one. Being one of the widely revered Hindu deities, there are many mythological legends associated with the birth of Hanuman, who is also Vanara God. Shree Hanuman Chalisa Video, Lyrics in Hindi, English And Free PDF Download: Recite These Verses To Pray To Bajrang Bali on Hanuman Jayanti 2019.

If you have grown up in a Hindu household, you are most likely to be aware of ‘Jai Hanuman’ chants. In Hinduism, Lord Shri Hanuman is worshipped to attain victory against evil. He is also looked upon by his devotees to remove obstacles and provide protection. Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy. While the origin of the word “Hanuman” is not clear, it is made up of two Sanskrit words – “Han” meaning "killed" or "destroyed" and “maana” meaning “pride” and the name implies "one whose pride was destroyed". Remember the memorable tale from Ramayana where Hanuman destroys demon king Ravana’s pride by burning down his golden kingdom, Lanka. Hanuman Jayanti 2019: 7 Interesting Facts About Bajrang Bali on His Birthday.

Hanuman Jayanti 2019 Date and Puja Shubh Muhurat

India will be celebrating Hanuman Jayanti 2019 on April 19. As mentioned above, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated according to different regional beliefs and state calendars. But the most popular one is during Chaitra Purnima (full moon day during Chaitra) as per the Hindu calendar. According to Drik Panchang, Purnima Tithi on April 18 will begin at 19:26 and end at 16:41 on April 19.

Mythological Legends Associated With The Birth of Hanuman

There are numerous stories and mythological legends revolving around the birth of Lord Hanuman. Some of the popular ones narrate Hanuman as the son of Anjana and Kesari, who prayed to Lord Shiva for a son for 12 long years. Pleased by them, Shiva granted them a boon and was born as their son. There are many other Hindu legends that say Hanuman to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is why Hanuman is also addressed as Rudra, a popular name of Lord Shiva. Hanuman Jayanti 2019 Bhakti Geet: Devotional Songs (Bhajan) by Hariharan, Lata Mangeshkar & Other Musical Gems Is Must Play on the Auspicious Festival (Watch Videos).

Another interesting tale about Hanuman’s birth is related to Vayu (the Wind God) as he is often called Vayuputra Hanuman or the son of Vayu. As per Marathi saint and scholar, Eknath’s Bhavartha Ramayana written in the 16th century CE how Vayu played an integral role in Hanuman’s birth. It so happened that the King Dasharatha of Ayodhya had performed the ritual of Putrakama yagna to have children and as a result received some sacred pudding. He was to divide it among his three wives (Kausalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra) leading to the birth of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. However, by divine order, a kite snatched a portion of the pudding and went flying over the forest where Mata Anjana was praying to Shiva for a child. Vayu, the Hindu deity of Wind helped deliver the falling pudding to Anjana, who consumed it and Hanuman was born as its result. While according to another story, Shiva pleased with Anjana and Kesari’s penance, directed Vayu to transfer his male energy to Anjana’s womb and Hanuman was born.

Hanuman Jayanti 2019 Wishes in Hindi

Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations

People visit temples dedicated to Hanuman on the festival day to offer prayers. They apply tikka or vermillion, offer flowers and sweets as prasad. Devotees chant mantras, read Hanuman Chalisa, sing Hanuman aarti at length to please the mighty god for his divine blessings. Hanuman Jayanti is truly one of the most auspicious occasions and colourful festivals celebrated in India.

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