When is hanuman jayanti

While every year, the festival is observed with much fervour, this year, amid the rising cases of coronavirus and pandemic restrictions in place with several states observing strict lockdowns, devotees have to observe the festival at their home. The festival is celebrated on the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra of the Hindi calendar. It is also known as Chaitra Poornima.

The auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to pay tribute to Lord Hanuman on his birth anniversary. The day is observed twice a year. It is celebrated on Chaitra Poornima in southern India while the day is observed on Narak Chaturdashi or Krishna Paksh in the northern region. This year, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on April The Purnima tithi begins at pm on April 26 and will prevail till am on April Devotees worship Lord Hanuman by offering flowers and garlands. People also light Diyas with ghee and pour mustard oil on the idol of Lord Hanuman.

Kesari was the king of Sumeru. Hanuman was the son which Lord Shiva granted to Anjana and Kesari. He was born on Anjaneri mountains. Also, there is another set of legend which says Vayu—the wind god on Lord Shiva's instruction transferred his male energy to Anjana's womb, therefore, Hanuman is also known as pawan putra Hanuman son of wind.

Narada, who had sought Lord Vishnu's help to impress a princess felt humiliated a when the lord instead made him look like an ape Narada wanted his face to look like that of the Lord and the princess laughed at him. After this, Narada cursed Lord Vishnu that one day he shall be dependant on a Vanara. The Lord told Narada, that he had made him look like a Vanara for his own good and made him realise that Hari in Sanskrit also means Vanara.

Hearing this Narada repented his curse but the Lord comforted him by saying that one day this curse shall act as a boon as it would lead to Lord Hanuman's birth an avatar of Lord Shiva who would help Lord Rama an avatar of Lord Vishnu in killing Ravana.

Here's wishing a very Happy Hanuman Jayanti to all!