In Tamil Nadu, it is observed in the Tamil month Margazhi, which is one of the most auspicious months in Tamil Calendar. Hanuman was humble without self-esteem of his bravery. He left behind him the mantra that with the power of celibacy, devotional spirit and selfless service any man can become a Hanuman.
On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees offer prayers to Lord Hanuman. At dawn, spiritual discourses are started in Hanuman temples, and the discourses last till sunrise, which is considered the time of birth of Hanuman. At this time, the discourses are stopped and prayers are conducted in the form of puja and arti, and Hanuman Jayanti food is offered to the deity, after which it is shared amongst devotees.
Hanuman Sthuthi:
Manojavam Marutha Thulya Veham- Jitendriyam Buddhimadham Varishram
Vadhatmajam Vanarayudha Mukyam-Shrirama Dhudham Shirasha Namami
Anjenaya Madhipatalananam- Kanchanathri Kamaniya Vikraham-Parijadha
Tharumula Vasinam- Bhavayami Bhavamana Nandanam
offerings made:
Boondi Laddu: It is a sweet dish made of boondi, ghee and sugar syrup. Boondi consists of drop sized or tinier spherical globules of chick pea flour that have been deep fried. These globules are soaked in sugar syrup and shaped into balls by hand. The sweetened globules are also eaten as it is. It is one of the particularly popular Hanuman Jayanti recipes of North India.
Milagu Vadai: It is a deep fried dish made of rice flour which has been fried in a dry pan, coarsely grounded urad dal, pepper, salt and jeera. The mixture is beaten into a smooth batter, given shape, and deep fried in heated oil till golden brown. The typical shape is a flattened round one with a hole in the center. It is one of the common Hanuman Jayanti recipes of South India, and can be easily bought at various temple shops.
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