Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
Tithi: Pausha, Krishna Amavasya
Day: Friday
Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the symbol of strength, devotion, and loyalty. It is observed predominantly in Tamil Nadu, where special rituals are conducted in temples and households.
Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day, considered highly auspicious for ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan), spiritual practices, and cleansing of negative energies.
🔹 Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
- Spiritual Importance: Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is considered the epitome of devotion to Lord Rama.
- Power & Protection: Worshipping Hanuman grants strength, courage, and protection from evil forces.
- Health & Prosperity: Devotees believe that prayers to Hanuman help overcome obstacles, illnesses, and difficulties.
🔹 Significance of Darsha Amavasya
- Pitru Tarpan: Offerings to ancestors to seek blessings and peace for departed souls.
- Spiritual Cleansing: Performing rituals and prayers on Amavasya removes negative energy and karmic obstacles.
- New Beginnings: Ideal for starting spiritual practices or austerities to enhance personal growth.
🔹 Rituals and Observances
Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil)
- Temple Visits & Special Pujas: Devotees visit Hanuman temples to offer prayers, sweets, and garlands.
- Chanting Hanuman Chalisa: Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa and other mantras is believed to bring blessings and protection.
- Fasting: Many devotees observe fasts from sunrise to sunset to honor Hanuman’s birth.
- Community Service: Feeding the poor and performing acts of charity is common.
Darsha Amavasya
- Pitru Tarpan: Offer water, sesame seeds, and food to ancestors.
- Night Prayers & Meditation: Worship Lord Shiva, Vishnu, or family deities to remove negativity.
- Home Cleansing & Light Lamps: Symbolically dispels darkness and attracts positive energy.
🔹 Benefits of Observing These Days
- Hanuman Jayanti: Strengthens devotion, courage, and mental resilience.
- Darsha Amavasya: Brings spiritual purification, family blessings, and overall prosperity.
- Combined Observance: Performing both rituals together enhances spiritual energy, protection, and peace at home.
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