Hanuman Jayanthi is being celebrated today with much fervor
Posted on: 29/Dec/2016 9:40:50 AM
Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated every year by the people in India to commemorate the birth of Hindu Lord, Hanuman.
Anjaneyar Jayanthi is observed on Moolam Nakshatram in the Margazhi month or Margali Masam, which is one of the most auspicious months in Tamil Calendar. In 2016, Hanuman Jayanti in Tamil Month Margazhi is on Thursday, December 29. Hanuman Jayanthi is observed during various time of year by different Hindu communities. Majority of the people observe it on the Purnima or full moon day in the Chaitra month (March - April).
There is a great belief that Lord Hanuman was present when the story of Lord Rama was recited. In view of this devotees read the epic Ramayana on that auspicious day. Particularly Sundara Kandam chapter of Ramayana is read by most people.
Special prayers are held on the day in Hanuman Temples and are visited by large number of devotees. Sweets and bananas are offered to Hanuman.
Some of the popular Anjaneyar Temples in Tamil Nadu organize various rituals. Special prayers and pooja are held on the day. Food donation, feeding of animals and special prasadam are distributed on the day. Anjaneya Stotram is chanted on the day.
