BhaktiLoopHanuman Jayanti (Telugu)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of strength, devotion, courage, and selfless service. Devotees seek his blessings for protection, power, wisdom, and success.
Key Rituals & Practices
Worshipping Lord Hanuman with offerings of flowers, fruits, sweets (especially vada, laddu, and jaggery-based items), incense, and oil lamps.
Applying Sindoor (vermilion) and oil to Hanuman idols, signifying devotion and strength.
Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarakanda (from Ramayana), other Hanuman Stotras, and chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Hanuman'.
Observing fasts (partial or full) by devotees seeking blessings.
Visiting Hanuman temples, which are often decorated and hold special pujas and aartis.
Distributing prasad (consecrated food) among devotees.
Organizing bhajans, kirtans, and spiritual discourses dedicated to Lord Hanuman's life and virtues.
Performing special anointing (abhishekam) of Hanuman's idol with milk, water, and other sacred ingredients.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Vaisakha (Vaishakha)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight)
Tithi
Dashami (10th day)
Regional Relevance & Variations
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Historical & Mythological Context
Lord Hanuman, the son of Anjana and Vayu (the Wind God), is a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is revered for his immense strength, unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, extraordinary courage, wisdom, and celibacy (Brahmacharya). His birth is believed to have occurred during the Vaishakha Krishna Dashami, marking this day as his Janmotsav (birth celebration). He is also known as a Chiranjeevi, one of the seven immortals in Hindu tradition, and is considered an avatar of Lord Shiva in some traditions. His life serves as a testament to the power of selfless service and devotion.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
Varies Annually (typically late April or May)