Hanuman Jayanti • Bhagwan Shri Hanumanji • West Bengal • Rama Navami

    Hanuman Jayanti • Bhagwan Shri Hanumanji • West Bengal • Rama Navami

Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Shri Hanumanji, a revered deity in Hinduism who is believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated in various parts of India, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Hanuman Jayanti is usually observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls between March and April. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, and is marked by various rituals and traditions.

On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees of Hanumanji wake up early in the morning and take a bath. They then visit temples dedicated to Hanumanji and offer prayers and offerings, such as flowers, sweets, and fruits. Some devotees also observe fasts and perform special pujas (worship rituals) to seek the blessings of Hanumanji.

In West Bengal, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated along with another important Hindu festival, Rama Navami, which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, another important deity in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated with great fervor in the state, and is marked by processions, cultural events, and devotional music.

Hanuman Jayanti is a time for reflection, devotion, and celebration, and is an important festival for Hindus around the world. The festival serves as a reminder of the virtues of devotion, strength, courage, and service, which are embodied by Bhagwan Shri Hanumanji and are revered by his followers.