SRI HANUMAN

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Sri Hanuman

 

Hanuman is the son of Vaayu, the Wind God. He is a great devotee of Lord

Rama. He is an outstanding scholar and master of vedas. He symbolizes

heroism and valor to fight for the cause of dharma, devotion and selfless

service, and above all, humility. In Bhajans it is customary to conclude

with a song for Hanuman. Other common names of Hanuman are Aanjaneya (son of

Anjana) and Maaruthi (son of Maaruth - Maaruth is another name of Vaayu).

SLOKA/PRAYER

Manojavam Maarutha Thulya Vegam Jithendhrhiyam Budhdhimathaam Varishtam

Vaathaa-thmajam Vaanara Yoodha Mukhyam Sree Raama-dhootham Sirasaa Namaami

MEANING

I salute, by bowing down my head, the messenger of Sri Rama, Hanuman, who

travels as fast as the mind and the wind, who has won over his sense organs,

who is the best among the intelligent, who is the son of the wind god and

who is the commander in chief of the army of monkeys.

AUSPICIOUS DAYS AND FESTIVALS

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are auspicious to Hanuman. His star is

" Moola " . Hanumath jayanthi is celebrated on the day of " Moola star " in the

Hindu month of Dhanu (Vrichiga, Margazhi- mid December to mid January ). The

last day of Sri Rama Navami festival, the birthday of Rama, is celebrated in

honor of Aanjaneya.

SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Offerings of butter and garlands with vada, thulasi and betel leaves are

special to Hanuman. On Hanumath Jayanthi day more than one thousand eight

vadas are offered as a garland to Hanuman. Special decorations with butter

are performed to Lord Hanuman. Reciting Hanuman chaalisa and writing the

holy name of Rama on these days are considered auspicious.

GAYATHRI

Thath Purushyaaya Vidhmahe, Vaayu Puthraaya Dheemahi

Thanno Hanumath Prachodayaath.

MEANING

We worship that supreme person; Salutations to the son of Vaayu. May that

Lord Hanuman stimulate our faculties.