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 RuleScriptural 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)
Consumption restricted to fruits, milk, nuts, and sacred vrat roots.
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):
Ritual & Calculation Tools
Classical Authorities
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Parasara Samhita
- Dharma Sindhu