Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god widely venerated throughout India. It is celebrated during the month of Chaitra. It is celebrated on Chaitra Sood Poornima day. Which falls on 20th of April this year.
Hanuman was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, He is worshipped for his devotion to the God. Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival of Hindus. Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy and said to be able to assume any form at will, wield rocks, move mountains, dart through the air, seize the clouds and rival Garuda in swiftness of flight. He is worshipped in folk tradition as a deity with magical powers and the ability to conquer evil spirits.
The devotees visit temples and apply tilak of sindhoor to their foreheads from the Hanumans body as this is considered to be good luck. According to the legend Sita was applying sindhoor to her head, Hanuman Ji questioned why and replied that this would ensure a body with sindhoor, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality.long life for her husband. Hanuman then smeared his entire body, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality.
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