Festival Date 18th April, 2011 Calandar

Hanuman Jayanti Tuesday 30th March, 2010
Hanuman Jayanti Monday 18th April, 2011
Hanuman Jayanti Friday 6th April, 2012

Introduction

In Maharashtra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day (pournima) of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. A special feature of Hanuman Jayanti is that according to some religious almanacs (panchangs) the birthday of Lord Hanuman falls on the fourteenth day (chaturdashi) in the dark fortnight of the month of Ashvin while according to others it falls on the full moon day in the bright fortnight of Chaitra. On this day, in a Hanuman temple spiritual discourses are started at dawn. Hanuman was born at sunrise. At that time the spiritual discourse is stopped and the offering of food (Prasad) is distributed to everyone.

Incidents in Lord Hanuman’s life and their significance

To provide assistance for the establishment of the Divine Kingdom: The main objective of Lord Hanuman’s life was to destroy obstacles in the establishment of the Divine Kingdom by providing the required warrior element. As a result, the embodied souls who would assist in the establishment of the Divine Kingdom were protected.
For this reason itself Lord Maruti manifests Himself in various forms during different Yugas. His task in the manifest-unmanifest form never ceases. Lord Maruti has humility in serving (i.e. Dasyabhav) to the extent of 100%. Thus He is constantly active.

Assisting embodied souls in performing spiritual practice: Lord Maruti has always helped embodied souls do spiritual practice in various Yugas. In the Tretayuga Lord Maruti taught the right path of spiritual practice to the monkeys and helped them.

Liberating many souls: The embodied souls with an intense desire for spiritual practice were granted liberation by Lord Maruti even at the cost of His own powers. He liberated many souls from existence in their cursed class by using His mace.

An example of a perfect Sevak: Lord Maruti presented an example of a perfect sevak. As a result, many embodied souls attained Final Liberation by following the same path i.e. Dasyatva. Due to His humility only He was able to narrate the good qualities of Lord Rama to Ravan and when Ravan denigrated Lord Rama, Maruti burnt Lanka and returned safely.

Ritualistic worship

1. Ritualistic worship of Sri Hanuman (Maruti) There is a specific science to the ritualistic worship of each Deity. This means that, actions done in a particular way during the ritualistic worship, have a specific underlying science. Just by following these actions, we can get maximum benefit of that Deity's Principle. The following questions and answers contains the divine knowledge received by the seekers regarding exactly how some routine actions should be performed during the ritualistic worship of Sri Hanuman (Maruti).

1. Applying sindoor

Q. - How should a worshipper apply sindoor before starting the ritualistic worship of Maruti ?
Ans. - Sindoor should be applied with the ring finger.

2. Offering flowers

Q. - Which flowers should be offered? In what number? What is the method of offering the flowers ?
Ans. - Flowers and leaves of calotropis (ruee) Five or multiples of five. The stems of flowers should be turned towards the Deity.

3. Waving incense sticks

Q. - Incense sticks of which fragrances should be used? How many incense sticks should be used ? What is the method of waving ?
Ans. - Kewda, Chameli (Jasmine) and Ambar. Two incense sticks. Holding them between the index finger and thumb of the right hand, the incense sticks should be waved thrice, in a clockwise direction, in a full circle.

4. Circumambulation

Q. - How many circumambulations should be performed around Maruti ?
Ans. - Minimum five but if a worshipper wants to perform more, then they should be in multiples of five.

Prevalent ritualistic worship

In Maharashtra, Saturday is considered to be the day of Maruti while in rest of India (Bhaarat) both Tuesday and Wednesday are considered to be His days. There is a custom of offering sindoor and oil to Maruti on these days. Breaking a coconut in front of Maruti also appears to be an age old custom. For spiritual progress, Maruti with His face to the left (Vaammukhi Maruti) or Maruti with an attitude of service (Daas Maruti) is worshipped.

Install the warrior posture idol of Lord Hanuman

To get the benefit of the gross, manifest and destroyer element, we should avoid installing an idol of Maruti in the seated posture. Amongst the seven higher Deities (Shiva, Ganapati, Rama, Krishna, Datta, Maruti and Durga), Lord Hanuman's element (tatva) is of a gross, manifest and destroyer nature. The word 'Hanuman' means - 'One whose 'roar' cannot be fathomed even by the Gods'. When Gods perform a destructive activity, they use the 'Maruti' element (which moves at the speed of wind) as a medium to appear in the Universe. Hence He is referred to as Maruti. The roar of Lord Maruti is capable of activating the element of any higher Deity in the Universe who is engrossed in deep meditation. Similarly, it also possesses the power to shake all the fourteen planes (Saptalok and Saptapatal).

Maruti in seated posture depicts the unmanifest form of power. Maruti in a warrior posture depicts the manifest form of power. To obtain the benefit of the gross, manifest and destroyer element, we should avoid installing a seated idol of Maruti in a temple. Maruti in a seated position implies He is in deep meditation, wherein His motor organs are in a dormant, inactive state. Thus, the common man will be able to derive very little benefit from this posture of Maruti. When the spiritual level of an embodied soul is above 60%, it is capable of activating the element present in an idol in meditation, through his devotion.

108 Name Of Hanuman Ji

Name	Meaning
Anjaneya	Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota	Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre	Destroyer of Ashoka Orchard
Akshahantre	Slayer of Aksha
Balarka	Sadrushanana Like the Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute	Helper of Bheema
Batnasiddhikara	Granter of Strength
Bhakthavatsala	Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali	With strength of daamod
Bhavishya	Chaturanana Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala	Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini	Immortal
Chaturbahave	Four-Armed
Dashabahave	Ten-Armed
Danta	Peaceful
Dheera	Courageous
Deenabandhave	Defender of the Oppressed
Daithyakulantaka	Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya	Vidhyataka Destroyer of All Demons' Activities
Dhruddavrata	Determined Meditator
Dashagreevakulantaka	Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya	Tatvangna Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana	Shailastha Resident of Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta	One with Puffy Cheeks
Indrajit	Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka Remover of the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti	Vardhana Winner of Jambavan's Love
JaiKapeesh	Hailing Monkey
Kapeeshwara	Lord of Monkeys
Kabalikruta	One who swallowed the Sun
Kapisenanayaka	Head of the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine	Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan	Son of Kesari
Kesarisuta	Son of Kesari
Kalanemi	Pramathana Slayer of Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata	Lord of the Monkeys
Karagrahavimoktre	One who Frees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha	Organizer of Time
Kanchanabha	Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine	Altering Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana	Slayer of Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre	Reviver of Lakshmana's Life
Lankapuravidahaka	The One Who Burnt Lanka
Lokapujya	Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti	Son of Marut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta	Most Radiant
Mahakaya	One with colossal body
Manojavaya	Swiftness like Wind
Mahatmane	Supreme Being
Mahavira	Most Courageous
Marutatmaja	Adored Like Gems
Mahabala	Parakrama Of Great Strength
Mahatejase	Most Radiant
Maharavanamardana	Slayer of the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase	Great Meditator
Navavyakruti	Pandita Skilful Scholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine	Having Principal Place on Arjuna's Flag
Pragnya	Scholar
Prasannatmane	Cheerful
Pratapavate	Known for Valour
Paravidhyaparihara	Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya	Vinashana Destroyer of Enemy's Valour
Parijata	Tarumoolastha Dweller under the Parijata Tree
Prabhave	Popular Lord
Paramantra	Nirakartre Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only
Pingalaksha	Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra	Son of Wind god
Panchavaktra	Five-Faced
Parayantra	Prabhedaka Destroyer of Enemies' Missions
Ramasugreeva	Sandhatre Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya	Crazy of listening Rama's Story
Ratnakundala	Deeptimate Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya	Samudbhava Born of Shiva
Ramachudamaniprada	Deliverer of Rama's Ring
Ramabhakta	Devoted to Rama
Ramadhuta	Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka	Slayer of Demons
Sankatamochanan	Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi	Mudrapradayaka Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana	Destroyer of All Illusions
Sarvabandha	Vimoktre Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha	Nivashinay Killer of all Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara	Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine	Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra	Swaroopavate Possessor of all Hymns
Sarvatantra	Sawaroopine Shape of all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka	Dweller in all Yantras
Sarvarogahara	Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath	Pradayaka Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamochaka	Reliever from a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka	Nivarana Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow
Shrimate	Honored
Simhikaprana	Bhanjana Slayer of Simhika
Sugreeva	Sachiva Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora	Gallant
Surarchita	Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha	Spotless, Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre	Carrier of Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye	Pure, Chaste
Shanta	Very Composed and Calm
Shatakanttamadapahate	Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance
Sitanveshana	Pandita Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka	Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva	Always engaged in Rama's Service
Sagarotharaka	Leapt Across the Ocean
Tatvagyanaprada	Granter of Wisdom
Vanara	Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara	Beloved of Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya	Hard Like Metal
Vardhimainakapujita	Worshipped by Mynaka
Vagmine	Spokesman
Vijitendriya	Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha	Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha	Lord of Spokesmen
Yogine	Yogi (Saint)

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,wisdom
		and 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
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te		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		Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai		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 humble devotee 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.