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Hanuman Vratham 2024 in Karnataka in Margashirsh Month - Kannada Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Vratham is observed in Karnataka, Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh on the 13th day during the waxing phase of moon in Margashirsh month (November - December). Hanuman Vratham 2024 date is December 13. The Vrata is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is believed to have been performed by Draupadi – the wife of the Pandavas. It is also referred to as Kannada Hanuman Jayanti.

Hanuman Vratham in Karnataka in Margashirsh Month

Story and Importance of Hanumantha Vrata

Legend has it that Lord Brahma had given this boon to Vayu (wind god) that those who perform the Hanumantha Vrata will succeed in all their endeavors and will be blessed with peace and prosperity.

Pampa Puja and Hanuman Pooja are observed on the day.

A thread containing 13 knots is tied by Hanuman devotees on the Vrat day. The mantra that is chanted while tying the 13-knot thread is ‘OM Namo Vayunandanaya OM.’ Then prayers are offered Hanuman at a temple or at home.

Donating wheat to poor people on the day is considered highly meritorious.

When is Hanuman Vratham Observed?

It is observed on the 13th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in these regions.

How to observe Hanuman Vratham?

Narahari Sumadhwa a reader of this blog has contributed this article on how to observe Hanumantha Vrata.

Pooja Vidhana – We have to chant “Om namO vaayu nandanaaya Om and do the avaahana of Sri Hanumanta Devaru.

We have to do the pooja of Hanuman and Sri Ramachandra with Shodachopachara, archane and naivedya, and vayana daana.

Hanumatpooja-Achamana,
Prananayamya,…shubatithou,……..nakshatre,……..yoge,……karane…
Sri hanumadh antargata Seetapati Sri Ramachandra Preranaya
Sri hanumadantargata Seetapati Sri Ramachandra preetyartham Jnaana Bhakti Vairaagyadi siddyartham hanumadvrataanga hanumatpOjaaM kariShyE

We have to wet vastra in Kumkuma water and place that vastra on Pampa kalasha. Then we have to do the pooja of Turmeric (arishina) for the doora with 13 granthees. Then Avahana, Shodashopachara pooja to be done.

Hanuman dora bhandana mantra –
hanUman dOrarUpENa saMsthitO mai sarvadaa |
sarvaapadbhyO rakSha rakSha prasIda kapipuMgava |
praarthane –
baLitthaadi trayivEdya trirUpaaya mahaatmanE |
bhaktaabhIShThapradaayaastu namastE bhaaratIpatE |