Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on May 29 in Andhra Pradesh. While on Chaitra Purnima (April 18), Hanuman Jayanti 2019 was observed, 41-days after the celebration, three-day Pedda Hanuman Jayanthi is observed in Andhra Pradesh. 2019 Hanuman Jayanthi starts on Chaitra Purnima and ends on the tenth day during Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. Devotees begin 41-days of Deeksha on Chaitra Purnima and conclude it on Hanuman Jayanthi day. Believers wish each other with Hanuman Jayanthi messages, wishes and images on this day. Hanuman Jayanthi 2019: Sankat Mochan, Panchmukhi Hanuman and 5 Other Forms of Bajrangbali You Should Know This Hanuman Janmotsav.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam in Andhra Pradesh will witness large scale celebrations. Special prayers and rituals will be held at the Lord Balaji shrine. Hanuman Jayanti celebrations will also be held at the Japali Teertham which is located in Seshachalam forest, near Akasa Ganga Teertham. The temple observes the festival with a special abhishekam to Bedi Anjaneya Swamy located opposite Tirumala temple and also to the statue of Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy located on first ghat road. Hanuman Jayanti 2019: 7 Interesting Facts About Bajrangbali on His Birthday.

Hanuman Jayanthi Images, Wishes and Messages

Virat Swarup Hanuman (Photo Credits: YouTube Grab)

Hanuman Jayanthi Message: Praying to Lord Kapish, the ocean of wisdom and virtues, to illuminate your life with happiness. Happy Hanuman Jayanthi.

Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2019 (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

Hanuman Jayanthi Message: On this day, I invoke Lord Hanuman to give you the strength, intelligence and knowledge to tackle any Ravana that comes your way. Happy Hanuman Jayanthi.

Monkey God Hanuman (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

According to the holy scriptures, Lord Hanuman, son of wind-god Pawan is believed to have superhuman-like qualities. An ardent devotee of Lord Rama, he could fly and even lift an entire mountain. He played a crucial role in the battle between Ravana in Lanka. On Hanuman Jayanti, people recite the Hanuman Chalisa, which has 40 verses. It is believed that chanting 'Rama' brings the devotees closer to Lord Hanuman.

In Tamil Nadu, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the Margazhi month of Moola nakshathra. Lord Hanuman was born on moola nakshathra in the same month. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, the festival is observed on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi during Margashirsha month which is known as Hanuman Vratam.

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