Hanuman Jayanti

In Hindu mythology, Shri Hanuman is regarded as the God of power, strength and knowledge. He is known as the ‘param bhakt’ of lord Rama and is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He was born to Kesari and Anjani on the Chaitra Shukla Purnima (Chaitra Shukla Purnima is the Full Moon Day on the Hindu Calendar Month of Chaitra) that is why, he is known as ‘KESERI NANDAN’ and ‘ANJANEYA’. The philosophy of epic Ramayana is incomplete without the understanding of the unfathomable devotion of Lord Hanuman for Shri Rama. 

As Hindu Mythology says, He was the incarnation of Lord Shiva the God of Destruction, the Third god of Hindu trinity (All this universe is in the glory of God, of Shiva, the God of Love. The heads and faces of men are His own and He is in the hearts of all - Yajur Veda).

Lord Hanuman is regarded to be the son of Hindu deity ‘VAYU’ (the wind). He was taken by 'Vayu' to Lord Sun to gain Vedic, shastra's and moral knowledge. He gained his whole knowledge from Lord Sun, as he was considered as omniscient on the planet earth.

As per the mythology, Hanuman ji is invincible and blessed to be immortal. The supremacy possessed by him is very beautifully described in Ramayana, during the Ramayana war of Lord Rama against the mighty Ravana. The Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana, focuses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman.

Celebrations

This holy day starts with rituals mainly performed in Hanuman Temples all over India. As people visit temples to perform rituals and there they attend bhajans, satsangas and read out aloud ‘Hanuman Chalisa’. They also spend the entire day reciting certain ‘Japa’ of RAM-NAM, SRI HANUMAN.

Hanuman's birth is an auspicious day for the entire Hindu community as they mark their gratitude for Lord Hanuman and regard him as the god of strength and numerous people along with their families visit temples to mark homage to Lord Hanuman on this very festival.

The celebrations are held at the world famous Salasar Temple which is situated at the Salasar town in Churu District of Rajasthan which is 55 kms from Sikar town where lakhs of devotees come from all over to offer their prayers to Lord Hanuman. A similar festival is also celebrated at the Mehndipur Temple which is situated near the Jaipur - Agra Highway at about 110 kms from Jaipur.

A specially prepared Bhoga or Prasad which is known as Churma is offered to Lord Hanuman on this day. At many places special made chariots are taken out in procession by Bhajans chanting groups.

 

Lord Hanuman's name:
Scholars argue that immediately after the birth ofHanuman his mother Anjana named him Sunder (handsome boy) as he was extremely charming owing to the Divine Power imbibedin him. In support of this supposition a number or scholars say that the fifthchapter of the Ramayana which highlights the great and glorious deeds ofHanuman has been entitled as Sunder Kand (soalso in Valmiki Ramayana).

Names of Hanuman
Anjaneya	: Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota	: Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre	:Destroyer of Ashoka Grove
Akshahantre	: Slayerof Aksha
Balarka Sadrushanana	: Likethe Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute	: Helperof Bheema
Batnasiddhikara	: Granterof Strength
Bhakthavatsala	:Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali	: Withstrength of diamod
Bhavishya Chaturanana	: Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala	:Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini	: Eternal Being
Chaturbahave	: Four-Armed
Dashabahave	:Ten-Armed
Danta	: Calm
Dheera	: Valiant
Deenabandhave	:Protector of the Downtrodden
Daithyakulantaka	:Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya Vidhyataka	:Destroyer of All Demons' Activities
Dhruddavrata	:Strong-Willed Meditator.
Dashagreevakulantaka	: Slayerof the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya Tatvangna	:Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana Shailastha	: Dwellerof Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta	: PuffyCheeks
Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka	: Removerof the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti Vardhana	: WinningJambavan's Love
JaiKapeesh	: HailMonkey
Kapeeshwara	: Lord ofMonkeys
Kabalikruta	:Swallower of the Sun
Kapisenanayaka	: Chiefof the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine	:Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan	: Son ofKesari
Kesarisuta	: Son ofKesari
Kalanemi Pramathana	: Slayerof Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata	: Lord ofMonkeys
Karagrahavimoktre	: One whoFrees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha	:Controller of Time
Kanchanabha	:Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine	:Changing Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana	: Slayerof Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre	: Reviverof Lakshmana's Life
Lankapuravidahaka	: He WhoBurnt Lanka
Lokapujya	:Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti	:Son o fMarut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta	: MostRadiant
Mahakaya	:Gigantic
Manojavaya	: SpeedLike Wind
Mahatmane	: SupremeBeing
Mahavira	: MostValiant
Marutatmaja	: MostBeloved Like Gems
Mahabala Parakrama	: OfGreat Strength
Mahatejase	: MostRadiant
Maharavanamardana	: Slayerof the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase	: GreatMeditator
Navavyakruti Pandita	: SkilfulScholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine	: HavingForemost Place on Arjuna's Flag
Pragnya	: Scholar
Prasannatmane	:Cheerful
Pratapavate	: Knownfor Valour
Paravidhyaparihara	:Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya Vinashana	: Destroyerof Enemy's Valour
Parijata Tarumoolastha	: ResiderUnder the Parijata Tree
Prabhave	: PopularLord
Paramantra Nirakartre	:Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only
Pingalaksha	:Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra	: Son ofWind god
Panchavaktra	:Five-Faced
Parayantra Prabhedaka	:Destroyer of Enemies' Missions
Ramasugreeva Sandhatre	:Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya	: Crazyof listening Rama's Story
Ratnakundala Deeptimate	: WearingGem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya Samudbhava	: Born ofShiva
Ramachudamaniprada	:Deliverer of Rama's Ring
Ramabhakta	: Devotedto Rama
Ramadhuta	:Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka	: Slayerof Demons
Sankatamochanan	: Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi Mudrapradayaka	:Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana	:Destroyer of All Illsions
Sarvabandha Vimoktre	:Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha Nivashinay	: Killerof Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara	:Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine	:Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra Swaroopavate	:Possessor of all Hymns

Sarvatantra Sawaroopine	: Shapeof all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka	: Dwellerin all Yantras
Sarvarogahara	:Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka	: Granterof Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamochaka	: Relieverfrom a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka Nivarana	:Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow
Shrimate	: Revered
Simhikaprana Bhanjana	: Slayerof Simhika
Sugreeva Sachiva	:Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora	: Bold
Surarchita	:Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha	:Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre	: Bearerof Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye	: Chaste
Shanta	: VeryComposed
Shatakanttamadapahate	:Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance
Sitanveshana Pandita	: Skilfulin finding Sita's Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka	: Destroyerof the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva	: AlwaysEngrossed in Rama's Service
Sagarotharaka	: LeaptAcross the Ocean

Tatvagyanaprada	: Granter of Wisdom
Vanara	: Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara	: Belovedof Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya	: SturdyLike Metal

Vardhimainakapujita	:Worshipped by Mynaka Hill
Vagmine	:Spolesman
Vijitendriya	:Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha	:Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha	: Lord ofSpokesmen

108 names recitations of Lord Hanuman:

1. Om Anjaneyaya Namaha
2. Om Mahaviraya Namaha
3. Om Hanumate Namaha
4. Om Marutatmajaya Namaha
5. Om Tatvagyanapradaya Namaha
6. Om Sitadevimudrapradayakaya Namaha
7. Om Ashokavanakachchhetre Namaha
8. Om SarvamayavibhaNjanaya Namaha
9. Om Sarvabandhavimoktre Namaha
10. Om RaxovidhvaNsakarakaya Namaha
11. Om Paravidya Pariharaya Namaha
12. Om Para Shaurya Vinashakaya Namaha
13. Om Paramantra Nirakartre Namaha
14. Om Parayantra Prabhedakaya Namaha
15. Om Sarvagraha Vinashine Namaha
16. Om Bhimasena SahayakrIthe Namaha
17. Om Sarvadukhah Haraya Namaha
18. Om Sarvalokacharine Namaha
19. Om Manojavaya Namaha
20. Om Parijata Drumulasthaya Namaha
21. Om Sarva Mantra Svarupaya Namaha
22. Om Sarva Tantra Svarupine Namaha
23. Om Sarvayantratmakaya Namaha
24. Om Kapishvaraya Namaha
25. Om Mahakayaya Namaha
26. Om Sarvarogaharaya Namaha
27. Om Prabhave Namaha
28. Om Bala Siddhikaraya Namaha
29. Om Sarvavidya Sampattipradayakaya Namaha
30. Om Kapisenanayakaya Namaha
31. Om Bhavishhyathchaturananaya Namaha
32. Om Kumara Brahmacharine Namaha
33. Om Ratnakundalaya Namaha
34. Om Diptimate Namaha
35. Om Chanchaladvalasannaddhaya Namaha
36. Om Lambamanashikhojvalaya Namaha
37. Om Gandharva Vidyaya Namaha
38. Om Tatvajnaya Namaha
39. Om Mahabala Parakramaya Namaha
40. Om Karagraha Vimoktre Namaha
41. Om ShrInkhala Bandhamochakaya Namaha
42. Om Sagarottarakaya Namaha
43. Om Pragyaya Namaha
44. Om Ramadutaya Namaha
45. Om Pratapavate Namaha
46. Om Vanaraya Namaha
47. Om Kesarisutaya Namaha
48. Om Sitashoka Nivarakaya Namaha
49. Om Anjanagarbha Sambhutaya Namaha
50. Om Balarkasadrashananaya Namaha
51. Om Vibhishhana Priyakaraya Namaha
52. Om Dashagriva Kulantakaya Namaha
53. Om Laxmanapranadatre Namaha
54. Om Vajra Kayaya Namaha
55. Om Mahadyuthaye Namaha
56. Om ChiraNjivine Namaha
57. Om Rama Bhaktaya Namaha
58. Om Daitya Karya Vighatakaya Namaha
59. Om Axahantre Namaha
60. Om Kajnchanabhaya Namaha
61. Om Pajnchavaktraya Namaha
62. Om Maha Tapase Namaha
63. Om Lankini Bhajnjanaya Namaha
64. Om Shrimate Namaha
65. Om Simhika Prana Bhanjanaya Namaha
66. Om Gandhamadana Shailasthaya Namaha
67. Om LaNkapura Vidayakaya Namaha
68. Om Sugriva Sachivaya Namaha
69. Om Dhiraya Namaha
70. Om Shuraya Namaha
71. Om Daityakulantakaya Namaha
72. Om Suvarchalarchitaya Namaha
73. Om Tejase Namaha
74. Om Ramachudamanipradayakaya Namaha
75. Om Kamarupine Namaha
76. Om Pingalaxaya Namaha
77. Om Vardhi Mainaka Pujitaya Namaha
78. Om KabalikrIta Martanda Mandalaya Namaha
79. Om Vijitendriyaya Namaha
80. Om Ramasugriva Sandhatre Namaha
81. Om Mahiravana Mardhanaya Namaha
82. Om Sphatikabhaya Namaha
83. Om Dinabandhuraya Namaha
84. Om Mayatmane Namaha
85. Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namaha
86. Om SaNjivananagayartha Namaha
87. Om Suchaye Namaha
88. Om Vagmine Namaha
89. Om DrIdhavrataya Namaha
90. Om Kalanemi Pramathanaya Namaha
91. Om Harimarkata Markataya Namaha
92. Om Dantaya Namaha
93. Om Shantaya Namaha
94. Om Prasannatmane Namaha
95. Om Shatakantamudapahartre Namaha
96. Om Yogine Namaha
97. Om Ramakatha Lolaya Namaha
98. Om Sitanveshana Pathitaya Namaha
99. Om Vajradranushhtaya Namaha
100. Om Vajranakhaya Namaha
101. Om Rudra Virya Samudbhavaya Namaha
102. Om Indrajitprahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivarakaya Namaha
103. Om Partha Dhvajagrasamvasine Namaha
104. Om Sharapamjarabhedhakaya Namaha
105. Om Dashabahave Namaha
106. Om Lokapujyaya Namaha
107. Om Jambavatpritivardhanaya Namaha
108. Om Sitasameta Shriramapada Sevadurandharaya Namaha

Hanuman Chalisa

In Hindu mythology the described bravery and prowess of Lord Hanuman is trusted and worshiped by the Hindus with the recitation of the couplets of Hanuman Chalisa Which is considered to be one of the top most couplets ever written to scare away the evil.

Shri Hanuman Chalisa
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj	After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen
Nij mane mukure sudhar	dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu	untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-
Jo dayaku phal char	fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Budhi Hin Tanu Janike	Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
Sumirau Pavan Kumar	concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly
Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe	ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
Harahu Kalesa Vikar	relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar	Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar	hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdomand Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds(Entire cosmos) with your glory.
Ram doot atulit bal dhama	You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama	repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi	With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi	you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa	Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa	is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje	You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
Kandhe moonj janehu sajai	(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan	As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
Tej pratap maha jag vandan	of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur	You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur	plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.
Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya	You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya	narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava	You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava	her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare	With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare	(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill.
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye	You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye	Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai	Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai	said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave	Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave	saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa	When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa	the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions).
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te	Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence.
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha	You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with
Ram milaye rajpad deenha	Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana	your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana	all over the Universe.
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu	On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu	distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee	Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee	hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete	The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete	with your kind grace.
Ram dware tum rakhvare,	You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode.
Hoat na agya binu paisare	No one can enter it without your permission,
Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna	All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na	divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
Aapan tej samharo aapai	You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai	three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai	All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
Mahavir jab naam sunavai	sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
Nase rog harai sab peera	All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera	Shri Hanuman's holy name.
Sankat se Hanuman chudavai	Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai	with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.
Sub par Ram tapasvee raja	All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja	Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.
Aur manorath jo koi lavaiSohi amit jeevan phal pavai	Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.
Charon Yug partap tumhara	All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara	and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware	You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare	destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata	You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
Us var deen Janki mata	(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa	You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa	you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai	Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
Janam janam ke dukh bisravai	and become free from sufferings of several births.
Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee	If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee	thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi	One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi	devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.
Sankat kate mite sab peera	One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera	rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin	Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin	over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).
Jo sat bar path kare kohi	One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi	bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa	All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa	regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
Tulsidas sada hari chera	Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera	his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."
Pavantnai sankat haran,	Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
Mangal murti roop.	symbol of Auspiciousness.
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,	Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.	Oh! King of Gods.

Shri Hanuman Arti

Aarti Bajrangbali Ki:
arti kiyiye hanuman lala ki, duhst dalan ragunath kala ki,
Jake bal se girdhar kapen, rug dosh jake nikat na jhake,
Anjani putra maha baldayi, santan ke prabhu sada sahaii
De bida raghunath pdhayae,lanka jari siya sudhi laye,
Lanka so kott samudra si khayi, jat pawan sut war na layi,
Lanka jari ansuri sab mare, sita ram ji ke kaj sanvare,
Laxman morchit pade dharni mein, laye sanjevan pran ubare,
Padhi patal turi jamkare, ahiravan ki bhuja okhare,
Baii bhuja ansur sab mare, dahin bhuja sant ubare,
Sur nar muni jan arti utare, jai jai jai hanuman ucharee,
Kanchan thal kapoor ki bati, arti karat anjana mai,
Jo hanuman ji ki arti gavaen, basi baekunth param pad pave,
Lank vidhvans kiye raghurai, tulsidas swami kirti gayi.