Seema Kumari
New Delhi: The worship of Hanuman, the son of the wind, has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. He is considered one of the five Chiranjeevis. Furthermore, he is seen as a symbol of devotion, strength and perseverance. Hanuman Jayanti date is different in North India and different in South India. In some states, Bajrangbali’s birth anniversary is celebrated on different dates based on different beliefs. Telugu Hanuman Jayanti also falls on a different tithi or date from popular belief. This time Telugu Hanuman Janmotsav is celebrated today, 14th of May. Let us know when in the year 2023, Telugu Hanuman Jayanti and why Telugu Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated separately.
date
In 2023, the date of Hanuman Jayanti in Andhra Pradesh is May 14. Also known as Anjaneya Swami Jayanti or Hanuman Jayanti, it marks the end of the 41-day Hanuman Diksha (Anjaneya Mala) which begins on Chaitra Purnima.
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Why is Telugu Hanuman Jayanti celebrated separately?
In fact, the festival of the birth of Hanuman in Andhra, Telangana or Telugu continues until the full moon of the Chaitra month until Dashami of the Vaishakh month. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Dashami. Here the devotees begin the 41-day diksha on Chaitra Purnima and conclude it on the day of Hanuman Jayanti although it is also said that in southern regions like Andhra, Telangana or Telugu, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the day when Lord Hanuman ji met Lord Rama.
method of worship
- Devotees in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana observe a 41-day fast that ends on Hanuman Jayanti.
- During this long 41-day fasting period, devotees refrain from smoking and do not consume alcohol or meat.
- A special Hanuman Diksha Mala and orange dhoti are worn by all Telugu worshipers throughout the fasting period. Walking barefoot while fasting
- Devotees recite Hanuman Chalisa daily and offer food to monkeys to please Lord Hanuman.
- It is also seen that people light ghee lamps while chanting Ram Stotra.
- The ritual of worshiping Hanuman ji also includes the application of vermilion and oil on the body of the idol.
- Devotees offer flowers such as roses and marigolds. Various foods such as laddoos, halwa, banana and other sweets are also offered to Hanumanji.
