Hanuman Jayanti 2024: an elaborate celebration is held on Tuesday to honor Hanuman Jayanti. It's a holiday to honour the day Lord Hanuman was born. People believe that Lord Hanuman is the most strong and selfless person in the world. People in the country who are Hindu worship Lord Hanuman, who is a follower of Lord Rama. People who pray to Lord Hanuman think that he will protect them from all harm. In India, churches all over the country mark Hanuman Jayanti.
A lot of people fast and pray to the statue of Lord Hanuman. People pray for peace and wealth by saying the Hanuman Chalisa.
As we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti today, here are some fascinating facts about Lord Hanuman that you should know.
Here Is Interesting facts about Lord Hanuman are given below:
1. Where His Name Came From: Lord Hanuman's name comes from the Sanskrit words "hanu" meaning "jaw" and "man" meaning "disfigured or important." As a child, Hanuman is said to have thought the sun was a ripe mango and tried to swallow it. His name comes from the fact that Lord Indra's vajra hurt his jaw.
2. Unwavering Devotion: Hanuman is famous for his unwavering love for Lord Rama. As Rama was leaving for heaven, he asked all of his followers to go with him. Hanuman, on the other hand, decided to stay on Earth because he thought serving Rama and singing his name was more enjoyable than living in heaven.
3. "Protector of Ayodhya": In some accounts of the Ramayana, Hanuman stood watch at the gate to Ayodhya to stop Lord Yama from taking Lord Rama away when his life on earth came to an end.
4. "Sindoor Incident": Hanuman saw Goddess Sita put sindoor (vermilion) on her face to protect Rama's health. Because of her devotion, he covered his whole body with sindoor as a sign of his loyalty to Rama's protection. This earned him the name "Bajrang Bali."
5. Impossible Strength: Hanuman is famous for being very strong, which he used to help Lord Rama and his followers. His amazing feats, like carrying a whole rock and jumping across the ocean, show how powerful he is.
6. Eternal Youth: Hanuman is thought to be chiranjeevi, which means he will live forever on Earth as long as the world exists. This endless youth is a sign of how much he loves and serves Lord Rama.
7. The power to change size: Hanuman could change his size whenever he wanted. In the Ramayana, he shrinks down to the size of a cat to sneak into Lanka and then grows huge when he needs to show his divine powers.
8. Scholar and speaker: Hanuman was known for how strong he was, but he was also a smart scholar and speaker. He knew many languages and texts well, which is why people called him "Sankat Mochan," which means "reliever of difficulties," because he was wise and could solve problems.
9. Symbol of Bravery and Loyalty: Hanuman is a great example of being brave, loyal, and selfless. His unshakable loyalty to Rama and his readiness to do dangerous things for the sake of doing what was right make him a lasting figure of bravery and devotion.
10. Honor and Respect: Every day, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, millions of people around the world honor Hanuman. His temples, like the Hanuman Mandir in Delhi and the Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, are holy places where people go to get his blessings on health, safety, and dedication.
