Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Know what to avoid on the occasion

Hanuman is said to be Lord Rama's greatest devotee of all time. Hanuman was so devoted to Lord Rama that once he saw Maa Sita - Lord Rama's wife - applying sindoor on her parting line of hair and he asked the reason to do so. Upon her answer that it is protecting my husband - Lord Rama - he covered his body with sindoor. Many such tales tell us about Hanuman's bhakti for Lord Rama.

Lord Hanuman is believed to be born on the auspicious day of Chaitra Purnima, according to the Hindu calendar.

As we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on April 6, 2023, there are a few things that devotees may look to avoid on this day:

Avoid getting a haircut, trim nails
Grooming activities, such as shaving and cutting nails, as well as visiting a salon bring bad omen. It is thought that engaging in these actions may result in a loss of power and intelligence, and astrology considers it strictly prohibited.

Don't wear black
Black is generally not considered a good colour to wear on auspicious occasions, you may rather put on colours like red, yellow, or orange.

Avoid financial transactions
One should avoid financial transactions on this day. It is believed to attract negative energies and is likely to push one into losses and difficulties.

Say no to make-up shopping
As Hanuman is considered Brahmachari, so one may avoid purchasing make-up but it can be applied if there is a need.

FAQs:

1. Is Hanuman an incarnation?
   Hanuman is an avatar of Lord Shiva, as per Shiva Purana.
2. Is Hanuman immortal?
   Religious writings say that Hanuman is Chiranjeevi i,e. immortal.