Sanatan Dharma

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, one of the most revered deities in Hindu mythology known for his strength, devotion, and loyalty. The story of Hanuman's birth is fascinating and filled with divine significance. According to Hindu scriptures, Hanuman was born to Anjana, a celestial nymph, and Kesari, the king of the monkeys. Anjana performed intense prayers to Lord Shiva for a son. Pleased with her devotion, Shiva granted her the boon of giving birth to a divine incarnation. The divine play began when Vayu, the wind god, carried the sacred pudding (prasad) meant for Anjana, which was inadvertently dropped onto the forest floor. Anjana consumed this pudding and later gave birth to Hanuman, who was blessed with incredible strength and divine powers. As a child, Hanuman was mischievous and playful, often using his powers for fun. However, he grew up to become a devoted disciple of Lord Rama, the central figure in the epic Ramayana. Hanuman's most celebrated fe