हनुमान जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये

NEW DELHI: Hanuman Jayanti is a celebration of the birth of Lord Hanuman. Every year, this day is celebrated on full moon day of Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar. This year, the festival is celebrated on March 31. Hanuman, son of wind-god Pawan, is described to have superhuman-like qualities in the scriptures.

On Hanuman Jayanti, people recite the Hanuman Chalisa, which has 40 verses. The verses, believed to have been authored by Tulsidas, sing about the qualities of Hanuman such has his superhuman strength, his courage and bravery, devotion to Rama and Sita and so on.

On this day, devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman and offer special prayers and chant mantras such as Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kaand. Others observe a day long fast to commemorate Hanuman Jayanti.