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. He is also known as Mahaveer Hanuman which means almighty.

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, Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan 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.

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 lavai Sohi 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.

Names of Hanuman

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

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.

Hanuman Jayanti Celebration
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated by the Hindus from all over the world. Hanuman Jayanti celebrations takes place at the Hanuman temples every where. The temples are decorated every where and devotees visit the temples with Prasad, Flowers and Coconut etc. They offer their prayers to the deity by chanting Hanuman Chalisa and Aarti.

The main celebration takes place at the Salasar Temple which is located in Churu district of Rajasthan nearly 55 Kilo meter from Sikar town. A big mela takes place here on this day and lacs of devotees from all over the world visit the Salasar Temple on this day.

Special parsad known as Sawa Mani - which means 1-1/4 maunds(old Indian unit of nearly 37 or 40 k.g. weight) or nearly 50 k.g. of prasad either of Churma - a Rajasthani dish made of wheat flour , sugar and ghee etc., Laddu or Bundi and Peda is offered.

The devotees offer the prasad to Brahmins before taking it themselves.

At homes also special prasad is made and people also keep fast on this day.


Hanuman Jayanti 2011
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on in the Indian month of Chaitra on the Purnima tithi every year. Chaitra Shukla Purnima (Chaitra Shukla Purnima is the Full Moon Day on the Hindu Calendar Month of Chaitra) .

This year Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on the 18th April 2011 all over.

At the Salasar Temple the Rajasthan government also make special arrangements for the smooth conduct of the mela as lacs of dveotees will visit Salasar on the 18th April 2011.