Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Date, time, significance and all you need to know

According to the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 9:19 am on April 5 and end at 10 am on April 6. According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that Lord Hanuman was born at Sunrise on the Purnima tithi. So, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on April 6 as per Sunrise timing.

As per regional calendars, in many states, Hanuman Jayanti is also observed on different dates.

As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Hanuman is known as the perfect karma yogi because of his selfless service, humility, devotion, and fearlessness. He is the most beloved devotee of Lord Ram. Lord Hanuman, also sometimes referred to as the Pawan Putra, is revered as a supernatural being with magical abilities who can vanquish all evil spirits.

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On Hanuman Jayanti, the festivities start early in the morning. All day long, prayers and hymns are sung at different Hanuman temples. In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is viewed as a representation of tremendous strength and power. On an auspicious day Hanuman Jayanti, people put red Sindoor from the feet of Lord Hanuman on their foreheads. This is believed to bring good fortune and health.

Lord Hanuman is the epitome of valour, self-control, the greatest level of devotion, intelligence, and power. The Hanuman Jayanti is considered to be the most auspicious day to worship Lord Hanuman when we can bestow all of his admirable traits upon the devotees.