Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar.
In 2023, Hanuman Jayanti is expected to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 12th. The festival is usually celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Hindus around the world. Devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, perform puja (worship), offer flowers, sweets and fruits, and recite hymns and prayers in honor of the deity.
Many people also observe fasts on this day and abstain from eating non-vegetarian food. The day is also marked by spiritual discourses and readings from the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic in which Lord Hanuman played a pivotal role.
Overall, Hanuman Jayanti is a joyous occasion for Hindus and a time to reflect on the qualities of Lord Hanuman, such as courage, devotion, and loyalty, and how they can be emulated in our daily lives.