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Hanuman Jayanti
हनुमान जयंती
The birthday of Hanuman — celebrated with the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman on the full moon of Chaitra. Hundreds of millions of devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa (40 verses in praise of Hanuman composed by Tulsidas) and visit Hanuman temples, which are traditionally open all night. Hanuman is considered ever-present wherever the Ramayana is sung or the name of Rama is chanted. Tuesday and Saturday are his days, and many Hindus fast on one or both.
Hanuman BirthdayAnjaneya Jayanti
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A 60-second practice
Recite the first and last verse of the Hanuman Chalisa: 'Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj...' and '...Jo Sat Bar Path Kare Kohi.' Even one reading is a complete act of devotion.
Best on Tuesdays and Saturdays — Hanuman's days.
Keep this offering free
MyBrahman is free and ad-free for everyone. If it has given you something, dāna keeps the lamp lit.
Educational purposes only. Compiled from general reference sources and not reviewed by any religious authority. No disrespect is intended to any deity, tradition, scripture or community. For authoritative guidance, consult qualified scholars and primary texts.