Lord Hanuman also called Maruti, combination of strength, wisdom and service. Hanuman Jayanti Puja is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy. Lord Hanuman is said to be able to think any form at will, wield rocks, move mountains, dart through the air, seize the clouds and rival Vishnu's bird, Garuda in swiftness off light. Hanuman symbolizes the qualities of an ideal devotee of God. The meaning of Letters of the word of Hanuman name as follows: H = Hopefulness A = Admiration N = Nobility U = Understanding M = Mastery over ego A = Achievements N = Nishkama-karma The worship of Lord Hanuman, symbolizes the worship of the Supreme Lord, for acquiring knowledge, physical and mental strength, truthfulness, sincerity, selflessness, humility, loyalty, and profound devotion to the Lord. On this auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees visit temples of hanuman and apply tilak of sindhoor to their foreheads from the Hanumans body as this is considered to bring good luck. Lord Hanuman is also known as Anjanisut (sut means son), Anjaneya, Pavansut, Marutsut, Maruti and Vajrang. Pavan and Marut denote Vayu deva. Vajra means unbreakable and Indra's weapon. Ang means body. Hanuman Jayanti Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated all over India to remember the birth of Lord Hanuman. He was born to (Wind-God) Kesari and Anjani. According to legends he was born as a monkey god to serve Parmatama Lord Ram. Hanuman Jayanti date for this year 06 April 2012 and 12 November 2012.
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