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Hanuman Jayanti
1 day · Hanuman · pan-india, diaspora
When: Chaitra Purnima (March-April) — most common; some traditions observe Kartik krishna chaturdashi; Tamil Hanuman Jayanthi in Margashirsha
The Story
Birth of Hanuman, son of Anjana and Vayu, with Shiva's amsa, at Anjaneri (Maharashtra) or Hampi (Karnataka) per regional tradition.
Vidhi · How It's Done
- Pre-dawn bath
- Visit Hanuman temple
- Sundara Kanda parayana
- Hanuman Chalisa 11 / 21 / 108 times
- Bajrang Baan recitation
- Sindoor (vermillion) anointing of Hanuman murti — recalling Sita's blessing
- Bhog: laddus (boondi or motichoor), banana, paan
Key Mantras
- ॐ हं हनुमते नमः
- Hanuman Chalisa (Tulsidas)
- Bajrang Baan
- Hanuman Bahuk
Bhog · Festival Foods
Boondi laddu · Motichoor laddu · Halwa · Coconut barfi
Regional Variants
- · North India: Chaitra Purnima observance
- · Tamil Nadu: Margashirsha amavasya — 'Hanumath Jayanthi'
- · Karnataka/Andhra: 41-day Hanuman vrat ending on Hanuman Jayanthi
- · Maharashtra (Anjaneri): birthplace celebrations
Sources: Skanda Purāṇa · Padma Purāṇa · Bhaviṣya Purāṇa · Nirṇaya Sindhu · Awaiting scholar verification.