Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, on Chaitra Pournima (the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha) in North India, especially in Maharashtra. It is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Moola Nakshatra day (generally Amavasya) in the month of Margazhi, while it is observed on Vaisakha Bahula Dasami in Andhra Pradesh.
Hanuman is renowned as Rama Doota for his unparalleled devotion and selfless service to Lord Rama. Humility is his hallmark. He symbolizes strength, energy, knowledge and wisdom. Hanuman is the embodiment of Rama Namam, a true Karma Yogi and Aacharya. Hanuman is Chiranjeevi and all of us are equally entitled to his grace. Devotees who worship Hanuman will be blessed with good health, wealth, bravery, strength, enthusiasm and the ability to conquer evil spirits.
On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees read the Hanuman Chaalisa and recite the Holy name of Lord Rama. Recitation of Sundarakanda parayanam describes the glory of Hanuman brings which benefits in many different ways of Upasanas as prescribed in Parashara Variety Samhita are practiced by different Guru paramparas.
Saturday, May 16th, 2020
09:00 AM Abhishekam To Sri Anjaneya Swamy, Puja
05:00 PM Sri Anjaneya Swamy Sahasra Nama Puja, Hanuman Chalisa
NOTE: ALL PUJAS CAN BE SPONSORED ONLINE ONLY.Temple is now closed for public due to COVID-19. Please pray from home.
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