Hanuman Jayanti
Lord Hanuman is one of the most worshipped and revered Gods
in Hinduism. Lord Hanuman himself an incarnation of Lord Shiva is an ardent
devotee of Lord Ram, who is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord
Hanuman is worshipped for both physical and mental strength, devotion,
perseverance and knowledge. Lord Hanuman is the son of Vayu Dev (Wind God); He
is known by many other names such as Bajrang Bali, Maruti, Kesari Nandan,
Anjaniputra and many more.
There are numerous legends and mythology associated with
Lord Hanuman such as when Lord Hanuman was a kid he mistook the sun as a mango
and tried to eat it. One of the names of Lord Hanuman is Sankat Mochan meaning
the remover of obstacles. Lord Hanuman is provider of courage, knowledge,
strength and valor to His devotees.
In Ramayana Lord Hanuman helped Lord Rama by searching for
Maa Sita and finally locating Her in Lanka. Lord Hanuman also killed many
demons and set Lanka on fire. Lord Hanuman helped make the bridge to Lanka. In
Lanka Hanuman killed Ahiravan to save Lord Ram and Laxman. Lord Hanuman also
saved Laxman’s life by bringing Sanjeevani butti when he was hit by Indrajit’s
arrow.
Lord Hanuman is immortal as He has received the
blessings of immorality from Lord Ram. Lord Hanuman is the bravest of the
brave, strongest of the strong and wisest of the wise. Hanuman Jayanti is
celebrated as the birth day of Lord Hanuman. It’s celebrated in the Chaitra
month of the Hindu calendar. In 2014 Lord Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on
15th April.
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