Hanuman Jayanti 2013
Hanuman Jayanti 2013 Date falls on Thursday, 25th of April, Chaitra Shukla Paksha’s Poornima.
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, also known as Bajrangbali, is considered as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama according to Hindu mythology. It is celebrated on the fourth full moon day in the month of Chaitra
Legend of Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman (हनुमान्) is the son of Lord Pavana, the God of Wind. The legend goes that in his childhood, he assumed that the sun was a delicious fruit and tried to swallow it. Foreseeing danger Indra, the King of the Gods struck Hanuman with his thunderbolt and wounded him. In anger Lord Pavana went away with Hanuman to the nether region endangering the existence of all humans and gods. At length Brahma, the Lord of all cosmos appealed to Pavan to return to earth. To appease him, all the gods conferred great boons on Hanuman making him immortal and more powerful than any other being. Thus Hanuman is the embodiment of the powers of all gods.
Celebration and Ritual of Hanuman Jayanti
On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, people flock to temples and apply vermilion on the idol of Hanuman. They offer betel leaves to the Lord and observe fast. Then the worshipping of Lord Hanuman is performed and people apply vermilion on their forehead as a mark of devotion to Hanuman. Religious foods, coconut and flowers are distributed among people. Many devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa which is a devotional song based on the accomplishments of Lord Hanuman.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Lord Hanuman is the ardent devotee of Lord Rama. He is upheld as the model for human devotion to God. He is a celibate and is known by many names like Bajrang Bali, Pavan Putra, Mahavir and Maruti. Hanuman symbolizes strength and power and unparalleled selfless service and devotion to the almighty. He is an epitome of bachelorhood and Brahmacharya. 
25th April 2013, Thursday is Sree Hanuman Jayanthi…. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on full moon day during Chaitra month. Lord Hanuman, was born on this day .It is believed that Hanuman was born at Sunrise. On Hanuman Jayanti day temples start spiritual discourses at dawn before Sunrise and stop it after Sunrise. On this day Lord Hanuman is decorated with Betal leaves(vettila mala), Vada mala ,Butter and Sindhoor . Ardent devotees observe fast on this day. In the evening, Aarti is performed and the offerings are made. Religious foods, coconut and flowers are distributed among people. Many devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa which is a devotional song based on the accomplishments of Lord Hanuman.The chanting of Hanuman Chalisa and the Hanuman Stotra makes Lord Hanuman happy. Depending upon the caliber of a devotee, the Chalisa is repeated several times. The recitation of Hanuman Arati, or Aarti Bajrangbali Ki, marks the end of the prayers. People who opt for observing vrat or upvaas on Hanuman Jayanti should keep it from sunrise to sunset. However, people who observe a partial fast consume fruits and milk.The fast is broken by offering puja in the evening or visiting a Hanuman Temple near by. However, there are devotees who end their fast only on the next day in the morning
 Shri Hanuman is regarded as the God of power, strength and knowledge. He is known as the ‘Param Bhakt’ of lord Rama and is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. The philosophy of epic Ramayana is incomplete without the understanding of the unfathomable devotion of Lord Hanuman for Shri Rama. The supremacy possessed by him is very beautifully described in Ramayana, during the Ramayana war of Lord Rama against the mighty Ravana. The Sundara Kanda, the fifth Kanda in the Ramayana, focuses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman. He is also known as Mahaveer Hanuman which means almighty. He is a celibate(Brahmachari) and is known by many names like Bajrang Bali, Pavan Putra, Mahavir and Maruti. Hanuman Swami symbolizes strength and power and unparalleled selfless service and devotion to the almighty. He is an epitome of bachelorhood and Brahmacharya.. There is no village or town in Bharat without a temple dedicated to Hanuman. Hanuman ji is invincible and blessed to be immortal. He is upheld as the model for human devotion to God. He is a celibate(Brahmachari) and is known by many names like Bajrang Bali, Pavan Putra, Mahavir and Maruti. Hanuman Swami symbolizes strength and power and unparalleled selfless service and devotion to the almighty. He is an epitome of bachelorhood and Brahmacharya…….Aaaanjaneeya Swami ki Jay …………. …..
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