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Hanuman Jayanti

श्री हनुमज्जयन्ती

Presiding deityLord Sri Hanuman

Significance & Spiritual Essence

Celebration of the birth of Sri Hanuman, supreme devotee of Lord Rama, embodiment of boundless courage, humility, wisdom, and celibacy.

Dharmaśāstra Astronomical Determination (Nirṇaya)

Authentic Classical Rule

Scriptural Injunction:

Observed on Chaitra Shukla Purnima at local sunrise. Chanting of Sundarakanda and Hanuman Chalisa brings protection from negative influences and Saturn afflictions.

No classical authority is recorded for this determination in our catalogue.

Kāla Vyāpti Principle: Vedic festivals are not determined solely by Gregorian dates or standard civil calendar days — the tithi or nakshatra must prevail during its designated Kāla (time portion of the solar day).

For Hanuman Jayanti, worship and vrata rituals are specifically anchored to the Pratah window.

Vrata Discipline & Fasting Injunctions (Niyama)

Prescribed Fasting DisciplinePhalahara

Consumption restricted to fruits, milk, nuts, and sacred vrat roots.

Pāraṇā (Fast-Breaking) RuleEvening after offering Sindoor, betel leaves garland (Aku Pooja), and Vada mala.
Prescribed Japa / Dhyāna Mantra

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् । वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥

Auspicious Dāna (Charity & Offerings)

Dāna given on sacred tithis yields multi-fold spiritual merit (Punya):

Sindoor
Sesame oil
Bananas
Gram flour sweets

Classical Authorities

  • Valmiki Ramayana
  • Parasara Samhita
  • Dharma Sindhu
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