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here.Tomorrow is the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the divine protector of devotees. "Devotees of Lord Hanuman are known as Hanuman Bhakta. Lord Hanuman is considered a lifelong Brahmachari. It is believed that He has taken the vow to celibate throughout His life and to remain an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Hence, Lord Hanuman is the most significant deities for those who have taken the vow of celibacy especially among male devotees," states Drik Panchang. Known as Hanuman Jayanti, this festival is observed with great enthusiasm across the country. This year, its falling on April 2. Also Read: When Is Hanuman Jayanti 2026? Will It Fall on 1 or 2 April? Date, Mantras and More According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha will begin at 7:06 am on 1 April 2026. It will end at 7:41 am on 2 April 2026. This year, Hasta Nakshatra will be in effect on the day of Hanuman Janmotsav until 5:38 pm. In addition, the auspicious Dhruv Yoga will also occur on this date. Astrologically, the day is significant as Mars will transit into Pisces. As this day is coming closer, let's delve deeper into the origin story of Hanuman Chalisa. History of Hanuman Chalisa It was composed by the saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. According to beliefs, Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa when he was imprisoned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The story says that when Akbar heard of Tulsidas' fame, he summoned him to demonstrate a miracle. When he declined, Akbar put him behind the bars. During this time, Tulsidas turned to lord Hanuman for help. This is when he composed the 40 verses of the Hanuman Chalisa - speaking of Hanuman's virtues, strength and devotion. As per folklore, on reciting the hymn, a troop of monkeys wreaked havoc in Akbar's court, which also led to Tulsidas' release. Another story says that the hymn was composed to express gratitude to Lord Hanuman. Tulsidas saw Hanuman as the ultimate symbol of service and loyalty. With this hymn, he aimed to inspire people by letting them know of Hanuman's qualities. Who knew this hymn would turn out to be a spiritual masterpiece. Benefits Of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa Daily
- Lord Hanuman is hailed as a Chiranjeevi, meaning the immortal one. He exists even today. Hence, the one who sings the Hanuman Chalisa with sincere devotion and dedication gets showered with his blessings.
- Those affected by the malefic effects of Saturn (Shani) can rid themselves of it by chanting the Chalisa regularly. Here's why - Lord Hanuman had once rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana. So the latter felt indebted to him. Therefore, and as a gesture of gratitude, Shani promised to relieve devotees of Lord Hanuman from his adverse effects.
- By chanting the Chalisa, one can also seek the blessings of Lord Rama, who considers Hanuman as his closest friend.
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