Sri
Hanuman
Hanuman is the son of Vaayu, the Wind God. He is a great devotee of Lord Rama. He is an outstanding scholar and master of vedas. He symbolizes heroism and
valor to fight for the cause of dharma, devotion and selfless service, and
above all, humility. In Bhajans it is customary to conclude with a song for Hanuman.
Other common names of Hanuman are Aanjaneya (son of Anjana) and Maaruthi (son of
Maaruth - Maaruth is another name of Vaayu).
SLOKA/PRAYER
Manojavam Maarutha Thulya Vegam Jithendhrhiyam
Budhdhimathaam Varishtam
Vaathaa-thmajam Vaanara Yoodha Mukhyam Sree Raama-dhootham
Sirasaa Namaami
MEANING
I salute, by bowing down my head, the messenger of Sri Rama, Hanuman,
who travels as fast as the mind and the wind, who has won over his sense organs,
who is the best among the intelligent, who is the son of the wind god and who is
the commander in chief of the army of monkeys.
HANUMAN AT SSVT
In Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Hanuman is in the form of Baktha Aanjaneya, the
monkey devotee in meditation, holding in his raised hands, the japamala or the
rosary. The idol is the largest Hanuman in United States of America. The shrine
is built in Rayar style architecture.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS AND FESTIVALS
Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays are auspicious to Hanuman. His star is
"Moola". Hanumath jayanthi is celebrated on the day of "Moola star" in
the Hindu month of Dhanu (Vrichiga, Margazhi- mid December to mid January ). The
last day of Sri Rama Navami festival, the birthday of Rama, is celebrated in
honor of Aanjaneya.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Offerings of butter and garlands with vada, thulasi
and betel leaves are special to Hanuman. On Hanumath Jayanthi day more than one
thousand eight vadas are offered as a garland to Hanuman. Special decorations
with butter are performed to Lord Hanuman. Reciting Hanuman chaalisa and writing
the holy name of Rama on these days are considered auspicious.
GAYATHRI
Thath Purushyaaya Vidhmahe, Vaayu Puthraaya
Dheemahi
Thanno Hanumath Prachodayaath.
MEANING
We worship that supreme person; Salutations to the son of Vaayu. May
that Lord Hanuman stimulate our faculties.
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