🪔 About Kannada Hanuman Jayanti
Today, Karnataka celebrates Hanuman Jayanti —the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Devotees perform a puja followed by the chanting of Sundar Kand and other Stotrams (hymns of praise) that express the glories of this most ardent devotee.
🙏 How to Do Pooja
Recommended Ritual: Sarva Karya Siddhi Panchmukhi Hanuman Mantra Jap
- Wake up early and take a bath.
- Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
- Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
- Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
- Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.
✅ Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do's
- Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
- Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
- Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
- Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
- Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.
⚠️ Don'ts
- Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
- Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
- Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.