New Delhi: Devotees worldwide celebrate Hanuman Janmotsav today on Chaitra Purnima, a day of heightened spiritual energy. This year’s festival carries extra significance due to a rare Mahasanyog—a powerful alignment of the Moon, Saturn, Sun, Mercury, and Venus in one zodiac sign. The Birth of Lord Hanuman According to Hindu texts, the indomitable Lord Hanuman was born at sunrise in Treta Yuga to Mata Anjani. Known as Vayuputra (son of the wind god), Hanuman embodies strength, devotion, and wisdom. Lord Hanuman not only exemplified intrepidity but also embodied it. Worshipped as Sankat Mochan (trouble-destroyer), his blessings are believed to dispel life’s hardships. Auspicious Timings for Worship Purnima Tithi Begins: 03:21 AM, April 12, 2025 Purnima Tithi Ends: 05:51 AM, April 13, 2025 Best Times for Puja Brahma Muhurta: 04:29 AM – 05:14 AM Abhijit Muhurta: 11:56 AM – 12:48 PM Vijay Muhurta: 02:30 PM – 03:21 PM Amrit Kaal: 11:23 PM – 01:11 AM (next day) How to Worship Hanuman Ji Purify Yourself: Bathe at dawn, wear clean clothes, and focus your mind. Set Up the Altar: Place Hanuman’s idol on a red cloth. Offerings: Use red flowers, vermilion, oil, incense, and a lamp. Chant Mantras: Recite “Om Ham Hanumate Namah” and the Hanuman Chalisa. Abhishek: Anoint the idol with vermilion oil. Sacred Texts: Read Sunderkand or Bajrang Baan for blessings. Aarti & Prayer: Sing “Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar” and seek divine help. Prasad: Distribute offerings like gram flour laddoos after puja. Key Reminders for Devotees Avoid unnecessary travel. Stay calm, no anger or arguments. Reject laziness; focus on spiritual growth. Temples nationwide are packed with devotees offering oil and vermilion to Hanuman idols. With this year’s rare planetary confluence, believers see an unmatched opportunity for divine grace.
