Sundarkand – सुन्दरकाण्ड
Sundarkand, the fifth chapter of the epic Ramcharitmanas by Goswami Tulsidas, narrates the heroic exploits of Lord Hanuman during his quest to find Sita in Lanka. This chapter exemplifies unwavering devotion, courage, and selfless service. Regular recitation of Sundarkand is believed to bestow strength, remove obstacles, and bring peace and prosperity to one’s life.
Sundarkand Pooja Procedure (सुन्दरकाण्ड पूजा विधि)
Preparation and Cleanliness
Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean, preferably traditional clothes.
Clean the pooja space and arrange a clean red or yellow cloth on a chowki or small table.
Place the idols or photo of Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram, Sita Mata, and Lakshman on the altar.
Light a ghee diya (Lamp) and incense sticks (Agarbatti).
Puja Samagri (Pooja Items Required)
- Ghee Diya
- Incense Sticks
- Fresh Flowers (Preferably Red Hibiscus)
- Roli (Vermilion)
- Rice Grains (Akshat)
- Fruits (Banana, Apple, Etc.)
- Sweets (Boondi, Laddu)
- Panchamrit (Mixture of Milk, Honey, Curd, Sugar, and Ghee)
- Tulsi Leaves
- Holy Water (Ganga Jal)
- A Clean Cloth or Dupatta (To Cover the Head During Paath)
- Sundarkand Book (Ramcharitmanas) or Printed Verses
- Bell (Ghanti)
Rules for Sundarkand
Sit facing east or north.
Take a little water in your right palm and recite your Sankalp — state your name, family’s well-being, and the purpose of the paath (e.g., removal of obstacles, protection, peace).
Offer the water to the ground (or in a small bowl).
Chant this Mantra
“ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे, वायुपुत्राय धीमहि, तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्”
“Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe, Vayuputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat.”
इस मंत्र का अर्थ है, “हम हनुमान जी को जानते हैं, जो वायु के पुत्र हैं, हम उनकी प्रार्थना करते हैं, और हम उन्हें प्रेरित करते हैं।”
इस मंत्र का जाप करने और हनुमान जी को फूल अर्पित करने से उन्हें प्रसन्न किया जा सकता है।
इसके बाद “ॐ हनुमते नमः” (Om Hanumate Namah) मंत्र का जाप करना भी फलदायी होता है।
Offer flowers and chant — “ॐ हनुमते नमः” or “Om Hanumate Namah.”
Start Sunderkand Path
Begin reading Sundarkand from Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas. You can read it in one go (~1.5 to 2 hours), or divide it into parts over 5 or 7 days. Recite each Chopai, Doha, and Shloka with devotion and clarity. (PDF for Full Sundarkand Mentioned Below)
Note: If you’re doing in a group, read together or in turns.
Offer Prasad in Sundarkand
Once the path concludes, offer the prepared bhog/prasad to Lord Hanuman.
Sing or play Hanuman Chalisa and Aarti (Mentioned Below).
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Benefits of Sundarkand Paath
Benefits of Sundarkand Paath (सुंदरकांड पाठ के लाभ):
- Enhances devotion and spiritual connection
- Increases courage, willpower, and inner strength
- Removes obstacles and brings success
- Reduces stress and promotes mental peace
- Offers protection from negative energies
- Balances planetary doshas and astrological effects
- Brings harmony and peace in the household
- Boosts positive energy and divine vibrations
- Strengthens moral values and discipline
- Aids in spiritual growth and inner cleansing
- Attracts blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity
Lord Rama Aarti (भगवान राम की आरती) - Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman
Lord Rama Aarti
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman, Haran Bhavbhay Darunam।
Nav Kanj Lochan, kanj Mukh Kar Kanj Pad Kanjarunam॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Kandarp Aganit Amit Chhavi, Nav Neel Neerad Sundaram।
Pat Peet Maanahu Tadit Ruchi-Shuchi Naumi Janak Sutavaram॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Bhaju Deenbandhu Dinesh Danav Daitya Vansh Nikandanam।
Raghunand Anand Kand Kaushal Chandra Dasharath Nandanam॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Shir Mukut Kundal Tilak Charu Udar Ang Vibhushanam।
Ajanubhuj Shar Chap-Dhar Sangram Jit Khardushnam॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Iti Vadati Tulsidas, Shankar Shesh Muni Man Ranjanam।
Mam Hriday Kanj Nivas Kuru, Kaamadi Khal Dal Ganjanam॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Man Jahi Raacheu Milahi So Var Sahaj Sundar Sanvaro।
Karuna Nidhaan Sujaan Sheel Saneh Janat Ravro॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
Aehi Bhanti Gauri Asis Sun Siy Hit Hiy Hiy Harshit Ali।
Tulsi Bhavanihi Poojee Puni Puni Mudit Man Mandir Chali॥
Shri Rama Chandra Kripalu Bhajuman…।
भगवान राम की आरती
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन, हरण भवभय दारुणम्।
नव कंज लोचन, कंज मुख, कर कंज पद कंजारुणम्॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
कन्दर्प अगणित अमित छवि, नव नील-नीरद सुंदरम्।
पट पीत मानहुं तडित रुचि-शुचि नौमि जनक सुतावरम्॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
भजु दीनबन्धु दिनेश दानव दैत्य वंश निकन्दनम्।
रघुनन्द आनंदकंद कौशलचंद्र दशरथ नंदनम्॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
श्रीमुखुट कुण्डल तिलक चारु उदार अंग विभूषणम्।
अजानुभुज शर चापधर संग्राम जित खरदूषणम्॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
इति वदति तुलसीदास, शंकर शेष मुनि मन रंजनम्।
मम हृदय कंज निवास कुरु, कामादि खल दल गंजनम्॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
मन जाहि राचेउ मिलहि सो वर सहज सुंदर सांवरो।
करुणा निधान सुजान शील सनेह जानत रावरो॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
एहि भांति गौरी आशीस सुन सिय हित हिय हरषित अली।
तुलसी भवनिहिं पूजी पुनि पुनि मुदित मन मंदिर चली॥
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजुमन…।
Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti (हनुमान जी की आरती) - Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki, Dusht dalan raghunath kala ki
Jake bal se girivar kape, Rog dhosh jake nikat na jhake
Anjani putra maha baldai, Santan ke prabhu sada sahai
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
De beera raghunath pathaye, Lanka jari siya sudhi laye
Lanka so kot samudar si khai, Jat pawansut dwar na layi
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
Lanka jari asur sanhare, Siyaramji ke kaaj shaware
Laxman murchit pade sakare, Aani sanjeevan pran ubare
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
Paithi patal tori jam-kare, Aahiravan ki bhuja ukhare
Baye bhuja asurdal mare, Dahine bhuja santjan tare
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
Sur nar munijan aarti utare, Jai jai jai hanuman uchare
Kanchan thar kapor lau chayi, Aarti karat anjana mai
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
Jo hanuman ji ke aarti gave, Basi baykunth param pad pave
Aarti keeje hanuman lalaa ki
हनुमान जी की आरती
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की।
जाके बल से गिरिवर काँपे,, रोग दोष जाके निकट न झाँके।
अंजनि पुत्र महा बलदाई,, संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
दे बीरा रघुनाथ पठाए, लंका जारि सिया सुधि लाए।
लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई, जात पवनसुत बार न लाई।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
लंका जारि असुर संहारे, सियारामजी के काज सवारे।
लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे, आनि संजीवन प्राण उबारे।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
पैठि पाताल तोरी जम-कारे, अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे।
बायें भुजा असुर दल मारे, दाहिने भुजा संतजन तारे।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
सुर नर मुनिजन आरती उतारें, जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें।
कंचन थार कपूर लौ छाई, आरती करत अंजना माई।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावै, बसी बैकुंठ परम पद पावै।
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की॥
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Regional Variations
While Chaitra Purnima is the most widely recognized date, some regions observe Hanuman Jayanti at different times:
Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi: Observed for 41 days starting from Chaitra Purnima and concluding on the tenth day of Vaisakha Krishna Paksha.
Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi: Celebrated during Margashirsha Amavasya (typically in December or January); in 2027, it falls on January 7.
Kannada Hanuman Vratam: Observed on the 13th day of Margashirsha Shukla Paksha, which falls on December 22, 2026.
Hanuman Janmotsav 2026 Date, Time, Muhurat & Tithi
Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Janmotsav 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2, 2026. While the Purnima Tithi begins on April 1, the festival is observed on April 2 because the Tithi prevails at sunrise (Udaya Tithi) on that day, which is traditionally considered the time of Lord Hanuman’s birth.
Hanuman Janmotsav 2026 Timing & Tithi
The celebration follows the Chaitra Purnima Tithi (the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra).
Purnima Tithi Begins: 07:06 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Purnima Tithi Ends: 07:41 AM on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Auspicious Muhurat for Puja
Since the Purnima Tithi ends early on April 2, the most auspicious time for puja is during the early morning hours.
Brahma Muhurta: 04:59 AM to 05:45 AM.
Sunrise Puja Muhurat: 06:11 AM to 07:41 AM (until the Tithi ends).
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Evening Puja Muhurat: 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
