Hanuman Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Hanuman) is celebrated to honor the birth and memory of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman is worshipped for his unsurpassed devotion to God (Lord Rama) and embodies supreme intelligence, strength and courage.
Devotees of Lord Hanuman worship Him on this day by going to temples and reciting various prayers such as Hanuman Chalisa and reading from holy Indian scriptures such as the Ramayana.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Discourse – 1st February 1977
Anjaneya Swami Temple
The Hanuman Temple is located in the village of Puttaparthi at the northern end of the Gopuram road. The temple is associated with a remarkable incident that occurred during Bhagawan’s childhood days. One day, young Sathya and His friends visited the temple to perform the customary circumambulation. They had gone around the sanctum sanctorum once and preparing to go around again when Sathya suddenly stopped and stood rooted to the spot as if held by some invisible force. Some of his stronger mates tried to move Him but couldn’t. He explained to His wonderstruck friends that it was Lord Hanuman who was holding Him back, and even as He said these words the boys could see Lord Hanuman holding Sathya’s feet tightly and saying, “Lord, it is I who have to circumambulate you”.
Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman on the outside walls of the Anjaneye Temple
