Significance of Hanuman Jayanthi

Hanuman Jayanti is a festival which propagates the balanced coexistence of the human race with the rest of God’s creation. Despite being a Vanara, Lord Hanuman is considered among one of the most revered deities of Hindu religion. Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated by people of all walks if life. However it stands even more significant to Brahmacharis, wrestlers and bodybuilders in particular, who are especially inclined towards this celebration since Lord Hanuman himself is a bachelor and is known for his might. Lord Hanuman is known by many names among his devotees such as Bajrangabali, Pavanasuta, Pavankumar, Mahavira, Balibima, Marutsuta, Anjanisut, Sankat Mochan, Anjaneya, Maruti, Rudra and much more.

Hanuman is considered the eleventh avatar of Lord Siva who is accompanied by valuable attributes such as utmost faith and devotion, strength, knowledge, wisdom, divinity, bravery, intelligence, social service, etc. He has devoted his entire life to the holy service of his beloved Lord Rama and his consort Devi Sita. He has displayed his intelligence and might on purpose. The devotees of the Lord Hanuman are said to worship him wishing for getting all the above-mentioned attributes. There are numerous ways in which Lord Hanuman is worshipped by his devotees. Few worship him by meditating and chanting his name repeatedly, in order to gain power, fame and success in life. Others recite holy verses on Lord Hanuman, such as the Hanuman Chalisa to earn the above benefits.