Hanuman ji is a god who is prayed not only by adults but also by children, stories of Bajrangbali are told in homes since childhood. Stories like how he crossed the entire sea in one jump, how he set fire to Ravana’s golden Lanka, how he went from south to north in a single night and brought the entire mountain to save Laxman ji are very popular among children who worship him for strength.
Worshiping Hanuman ji with true devotion not only gives strength, intelligence, knowledge but also develops a sense of dedication. So with this spirit of dedication, let us know about Hanuman Janmotsav 2025 which is also known as Hanuman Jayanti.
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When is Hanuman Janmotsav? (Hanuman Jayanti Kab Hai)
Hanuman Janmotsav is celebrated on the full moon day of Chaitra month. According to the Hindu calendar, this year Hanuman Janmotsav i.e. the full moon day of Chaitra month will start on 12th April at 3.21 am and it will conclude the next day on April 13 at 5:51 am. Udaya Tithi has importance in Hinduism. In such a situation, the festival of Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on 12 April.
Where was Hanuman ji born?
There is always a dilemma about the birthplace of Hanumaan ji, some people believe that Hanumaan ji was born on Anjanadri mountain which is located in Hampi, Karnataka, while some people believe that Hanumaan ji was born in a place called Anjaneri located in Maharashtra. Recently, due to YouTube videos and Instagram reels, the greatness of Anjaneri is increasing a lot
Read our article to know the Tuesday fast story of Hanuman ji.
Birth Story of Hanuman Ji
Hanumaan ji’s mother’s name was Devi Anjana and father’s name was Kesari. According to the stories, Anjana was an Apsara who was born as a monkey due to a curse. She did penance of Lord Shiva and received the boon of getting a son as brilliant as her. At the same time, a part of the fruit of Putrayeshti Yagna performed by King Dasharath reached Anjana through Pawan Dev, which led to the birth of Hanumaan ji. Due to these reasons, Hanumaan ji is also called Pavanputra.
What is the difference between Jayanti and Janmotsav? (Jayanti or Janmotsav me kya fark hai)
Many people who follow Sanatan Dharma do not know what is the difference between Jayanti and Janmotsav and that is why they know this festival as Hanuman Jayanti which is wrong, let us try to know the difference between these two here.
The word “Jayanti” is used for the birthday of those divine or great persons who are no longer in this world. Such as Mahavir Jayanti, Gandhi Jayanti.
While “Janmotsav” is used for those personalities who are still alive or who are considered immortal.
Since Hanumaan ji is considered Chiranjivi (immortal), his birthday is not called Hanuman Jayanti but Hanuman Janmotsav.
Is Hanuman ji immortal?
Yes, Hanumaan ji was blessed with immortality by Lord Shri Ram himself. He has a place among the eight immortals. It is believed that as long as Ram Katha will remain on earth, Hanumaan ji will be present in this world and will continue to protect his devotees.
How to worship Hanuman ji on Hanuman Jayanti?
On the day of Hanuman Janmotsav, devotees of Hanumaan ji
- Observe fast
- Recite Hanumaan Chalisa and Sunderkand and Bajrangbaan
- Go to temples and offer him sindoor, chola, jasmine oil and prasad
- Since Hanumaan ji is the servant of Ram ji and gets pleased on hearing the name of Ram, many devotees also worship Ram ji on this day.
- On this day, devotees especially pray for freedom from Mangal Dosh, Shani Dosh and fear
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