Some facts about Hanumad Vrata on 30th Nov 2009

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30th Nov 2009 Trayodashyam

 

Hanumad Vrata.-

According to Kalpa, this vrata is normally observed now in the north-They perform pampa Pooja first-Later they perform Hanuman pooja- It is just like AnathapadmanaBha vratha.In Anantha Vratha,a)we perform Yamuna Pooja.b)14 knots- red colour thread is worshiped and worn,whereas here,a) they perform Pampa Poojab) it is with 13 knots- yellow colour thread is worshipped and worn.

Hanuman Vratam is observed on Margashirsh KrishNa Trayodasi. In 2009, Hanuman Vrat date is November 30. As per Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat it falls on Margashira Shudda Trayodashi. This vrata is observed for good health and prosperity.

During Hanumath vratam, Lord Hanuman is worshipped with Shodashopachar puja. Hanuman vrat katha is recited in puja and naivedyam is offered to the Lord. Hanuman Astottaram, Sundara kanda and some other Hanuman stotras are chanted as part of puja. Performing Hanmad vrata keeps you healthy, free from all fears, psychological tensions and even successful in studies. It is observed by married couples, unmarried devotees, children and elder people.

Famous Hanuman temples in India where Hanuman vrata is performed with much gusto are – Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple in Varanasi, Jhaku temple in Shimla, Kondagattu Anjaneya swamy temple in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh and Surendrapuri Panchamukha Anjaneya swamy temple near Yadagirigutta in Andhra Pradesh.

It is to note that in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Hanuman Jayanthi is observed in Margazhi month. As per Gujarat and Maharashtra calendars, Hanuman jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Chaitra. Andhra Pradesh and Karanataka people celebrate Hanuman Jayanthi on Vaishakha Krishna paksha Dashami.

Hanuman Vratham Puja Procedure – Hanumath Vrata Vidhanam

 

 

 

Hanuman vratham is observed on Margasira Shukla Trayodashi. In 2010, Hanumath Vratam date is November 30. During Hanuman vratham, Lord Ganapati is worshipped before proceeding for Hanuman puja. Here is the Hanuman vratam puja procedure:

In a sanctified puja mandapam, Lord Ganapati and Anjaneya idols are placed. The puja mandapam is decorated similarly to other pujas. Lord Ganapati is worshipped initially to get rid of (vignas) obstacles. Lord Ganesh is worshipped with simple puja vidhanam. Then actual Hanuman puja starts.

Kalash or Kalasham, the clay-pot or bronze pot filled with water, be kept before the idol of Hanuman and a diya or deepam be lighted. Dhoop batti or incense sticks or Agarvatti should be lighted. After that Puja Sankalpam is recited. Shodashopachar puja is offered (the main steps include – Shuddodaka snanam, panchamrita abhisekam, pushpabhishekam, naivedyam, and aarti). During the Hanuman vrat pooja, Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat mochan Hanuman stotram, Hanuman Asthakam, and some other Anjaneya stotras are recited. After the puja is over, Pradakshina (circumambulations) is offered to Hanuman and flowers and akshata (consecrated rice) are showered

 

( Courtesy: Hindu Pad)

 

At Jayanagar 9th Block,Bangalore, Ragigudda Prasanna Anjaneya swamy Temple, a festival for 15 days is scheduled and lakhs of devotees are fed daily.Havana Homa, Pravachana, Music, etc,are conducted. a great MeLa being organised.ii) Ananaga Trayodashi

 

iii) For VaishNavas the Hanumad Jayanti falls on Chaitra Shukla PorNimyam.iv) Shree Lakshmi vallabha TPD( ODapaLLI)1768-17952nd Pontiff in the line of Sri Vallabhateertharucontemporary of Shri Vidyanidhi Teertharu 1772 - 1795

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