In Hindu mythology , Shri Hanuman is regarded as the God of Power , strength and knowledge. He is known as the Param bhakth of Lord Rama and he is also considered as the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He was born to Kesari and Anjani on the Chaitra Shukla Purnima , that is why, he is known as ‘Kesari Nandan’ and ‘Anjaneya’.The philosophy of epic Ramayana is incomplete without the understanding of the unfathomable devotion of Lord Hanuman for Shri Rama. Lord Hanuman is regarded to be the son of Hindu deity ‘VAYU’ (the wind). He was taken by 'Vayu' to Lord Sun to gain Vedic, shastra's and moral knowledge. He gained his whole knowledge from Lord Sun, as he was considered as omniscient on the planet earth. As per the mythology, Hanuman ji is invincible and blessed to be immortal. The supremacy possessed by him is very beautifully described in Ramayana, during the Ramayana war of Lord Rama against the mighty Ravana. The Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana, focuses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman. Festival dedicated to Lord Hanuman :
The Important festival dedicated to Hanuman is Hanumath Jayanthi , which is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. This festival is celebrated in different dates in different parts , in Maharashtra , it is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. In states of Tamilnadu and Kerala , it is celebrated in the month of Margazhi , ie., between December 16th to January 14th. In Andhrapradesh , 41 day vratha is dedicated to Hanuman . In some parts of North India and Gujarat it is celebrated , a day before Diwali.
The devotees visit temples and apply tilak of Sindhur to their foreheads from Hanuman's body as this is considered as good luck .
According to the legend Sita , was applying sindhur to her forehead, Hanuman questioned , why and Sita replied that this would ensure a long life of her husband, Lord Rama. Hanuman then smeared his entire body with Sindhur, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality.
Devotees chant Hanuman chalisa and Hanuman Ashtak on this day and some do fast the whole day.
