Hanuman Jayanti: Why is Hanuman Janmotsav Celebrated Twice a Year? Unraveling the Mystery

• Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across the country, featuring bhandaras and bhajan kirtan.
• The festival is observed twice a year: on Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi (Narak Chaturdashi) and Chaitra Shukla Paksha Purnima.
• One date marks Hanumanji's birth anniversary (Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi), while the other (Chaitra Purnima) is celebrated as Vijay Abhinandan Mahotsav, commemorating his second life after being struck by Devraj Indra.
• Mother Sita also granted Hanumanji the boon of immortality, eight siddhis, and nine nidhis, leading to a Kartik celebration.
• Regional beliefs and cultural diversity contribute to variations in celebration dates, with devotees praying for strength, courage, and freedom from troubles.