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Spiritual Significance
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion (bhakti), celibacy (brahmacharya), strength (bala), and selfless service (seva). Born to Anjana and Kesari (hence also called Anjaneya and Kesarinandan) on the full moon day of Chaitra month, Hanuman is believed to be ever-present wherever the name of Lord Rama is recited. His worship grants courage, health, and liberation from Saturn's malefic effects.
How to Celebrate in United Kingdom
Observing Hanuman Jayanti in United Kingdom is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:
- Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in London (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
- Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local GMT evening/night windows as shown above.
- Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times
- Applying vermilion (sindoor) and sesame oil to Hanuman's idol
- Visiting Hanuman temples at sunrise
- Chanting 'Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar' bhajans
- Reading the Sundarkand from the Ramayana
Auspicious Items to Prepare
🌸 Sindoor (vermilion)🌸 Sesame oil🌸 Boondi laddoo🌸 Red flowers🌸 Banana