Hanuman Jayanti falls on April 23.
Instead of the customary Charanamrit used in worship, devotees can offer garlands of fragrant roses and sweets to Lord Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti, an auspicious Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of devotion and strength, is fast approaching on Tuesday, April 23. As per Hindu tradition, this auspicious occasion falls on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month of the lunar calendar.
To mark this sacred day and seek the blessings of Bajrangbali, Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma, an astrologer and Vastu consultant from Bhopal, shares some insightful practices that devotees can adopt:
1. Observing Brahmacharya
Lord Hanuman advocated celibacy (brahmacharya) throughout his life. Hence, observing purity and self-restraint on Hanuman Jayanti by avoiding desires and maintaining brahmacharya for the day during worship is believed to invite special blessings.
2. Offerings
Instead of the customary Charanamrit, a mixture of milk, honey, and water used in worship, devotees can opt to offer garlands of fragrant roses and sweets like Bundi or gram flour laddus to Hanumanji. It is believed that such offerings resonate deeply with Hanumanji’s preferences and attract his divine grace.
3. Chanting Ramdutaya Mantra
Reciting the potent mantra ‘Om Ramdutaya Namah’ while worshipping an idol or image of Lord Hanuman, preferably made of mercury, and using a Rudraksha rosary to chant it 108 times, is said to alleviate life’s troubles and invoke Hanumanji’s protective blessings.
4. Acts of Charity
Alongside fasting and chanting mantras, engaging in acts of charity is considered highly auspicious on Hanuman Jayanti. Donations made with a sincere heart, whether it’s feeding the needy, providing shelter to the homeless or contributing to charitable causes, can bring immense happiness and prosperity to the household.
As devotees prepare to commemorate Hanuman Jayanti, they are encouraged to embrace these special practices with devotion and sincerity. May the devout observance of these rituals not only bring personal blessings but also foster a sense of unity, compassion, and goodwill among all devotees. Let us invoke the divine grace of Bajrangbali and seek his guidance in navigating life’s challenges with courage and humility.