Hanuman Jayanti is a festival celebrated in memory of the birth of Pawanaputra Hanuman, which is celebrated with great pomp across the country on the full moon date of Chaitra month. But do you know that Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated not one but twice in the year? This tradition is not just a religious festival, but is inspired by depth belongings and stories.
Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman birth anniversary?
Even though this festival is usually called “Hanuman Jayanti”, but in a religious terms, the correct word is “Hanuman Janmotsav”. This is because the word “Jayanti” is used for those who have been born and death. Since Hanuman ji has a boon of immortality and he is still considered active on earth, so his birthday is considered more appropriate to be called “birth anniversary”.
Why is Hanuman birth anniversary celebrated twice?
Hanuman ji’s birth anniversary mainly Two opportunities Celebrated on:
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Full moon of Chaitra month – This date is related to Hanuman ji’s rebirth or life.
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Purnima of Kartik month – It is also celebrated as the Vijay Abhinandan Festival.
moreover, Different dates in different parts of the country But also the tradition of celebrating Hanuman birth anniversary is:
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Kerala and Tamil Nadu In – Margashirsha Amavasya
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Odisha In – first day of Vaishakh month
Legend: When Hanuman ji considered the Sun as the fruit
It is said that Hanuman ji was very powerful since childhood. Once he tried to swallow the sun shining in the sky as a fruit. Devraj Indra then attacked him with a thunderbolt to stop him, causing him to faint. Seeing this, his father Pawandev became angry and stopped the airwah. This made the entire universe in crisis.
On the prayer of the gods, Brahma ji gave life to Hanuman. On this day, that is, Chaitra Purnima To, Hanuman ji’s rebirth or other life is also celebrated, so this date is considered special.
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