Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Celebrating Pavan Putra's Birth

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Celebrating Pavan Putra's Birth

Apr 11, 2025Cycle Care

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar 

Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar 

Ram doot atulit bal dhama 

Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama 

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi 

Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi 

These lines from the sacred Hanuman Chalisa sing praises of Lord Hanuman, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Hanuman is the son of Anjani, an apsara, and Kesari, a mighty Vanara king. His mother, Anjani, was a devotee of Lord Shiva and performed a penance to seek a child who would be a boon to the world. Impressed by her devotion, Lord Shiva blessed her with a son who possessed extraordinary strength and intelligence. 

Lord Hanuman is known by several other names, such as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaney. Among these, his popular name is Pavan Putra. It is said that Lord Hanuman was born with the blessings of Vayu, hence, he got the name Pavan Putra, the son of the wind. One of his most celebrated qualities of Hanuman is his devotion to Lord Rama. He plays an important role in the Ramayana by helping Lord Rama rescue his Mata Sita, from the demon king Ravana. His loyalty, courage, and selflessness in this epic tale remind us of the importance of dedication and devotion. 

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date & Time-

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman. In 2025, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12. And the celebration will begin from 12th April at 03:21 PM and end on 13th April at 05:51 AM. 

It usually falls on the 15th day of Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This auspicious day is dedicated to honoring Lord Hanuman’s qualities, virtues and deeds. He is regarded as the Sankat Mochan; on this day, devotees pray to him to free them from their struggles and challenges in life. They also seek blessings and protection from evil and hard times. 

How To Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm by devotees across India. Devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti by waking up early, taking a bath, and wearing clean clothes. They perform poojas and special prayers in the morning. They offer prayers for the well-being of their families, asking for Lord Hanuman for good health and prosperity and protection against evil. In many households, the idol of Lord Hanuman is decorated with clothes and jewelry. People light lamps and incense sticks around the idols of Lord Hanuman. It is believed that the light from the lamps helps guide us through life's difficulties, bringing clarity and direction. 

Fasting is another important aspect of Hanuman Jayanti. Many devotees observe a fast, consuming only fruits and water throughout the day. Fasting on this day is believed to bring blessings from Lord Hanuman. It is also said that fasting will help devotees overcome difficulties and obstacles in their lives. It symbolizes devotion and discipline and is considered a way to purify bodies and minds. While fasting, devotees pray, meditate, and recite the Hanuman Chalisa and other Hanuman mantras. 

On this day, Hanuman temples are beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. Devotees gather early in the morning to perform special pujas. The Hanuman Chalisa is chanted many times, and some temples also hold special recitations or kirtans. They offer sweets and fruits as prasad to devotees. In some temples, processions are organized. The idol of Lord Hanuman is decorated with flowers and are carried in a chariot. Devotees walk along with these chariots, singing devotional hymns praising Lord Hanuman. 

Why is Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated?

Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated as a community affair in many villages and small towns. People come together in the evenings to sing bhajans and kirtans. They also enact scenes from the Ramayana, depicting Hanuman's role in Lord Rama’s battle against Ravana. These performances are called Ramlila and are very popular, especially in the northern parts of India. 

Charity is one of the central ideas of Hanuman Jayanti. Acts of charity are believed to bring Lord Hanuman’s blessings. On this special day, people engage in acts of service, such as feeding the poor, offering clothes to those in need, and supporting various charitable causes. 

The celebration of Lord Hanuman’s birth reminds us of the qualities he represents: strength, loyalty, courage, and selflessness. Whether through chanting, fasting, or acts of charity, Hanuman Jayanti brings devotees closer to the divine and helps them seek Lord Hanuman’s blessings for a prosperous and obstacle-free life. The day is a time for self-reflection, inner peace, and the strengthening of faith. 

May this Hanuman Jayanti bring peace, prosperity, and remove all difficulties from your life. May it fill your heart with strength and devotion. Jai Bajrangbali! 

12 Names Of Lord Hanuman - 

Here are 12 names of Lord Hanuman, which are commonly chanted in the Hanuman Dwadasa Nama Stotra to invoke strength, protection, and blessings:

  1. Hanumān 
  2. Anjaneya 
  3. Maruti 
  4. Vayuputra
  5. Mahabala 
  6. Rameshta 
  7. Phalguna-sakha 
  8. Pingaksha 
  9. Amitavikrama 
  10. Dasagriva Darpahar
  11. Udadhikrama 
  12. Sita shoka vinashan 

These 12 names of Lord Hanuman, when spoken with devotion, are believed to bring courage, wisdom, and protection from harm.

 

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