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Hanumath Kalyanam Explained: Why Hanuman Weds Suvarchala—Texts, Symbolism, Ritual Life
Hanumath Kalyanam asks a striking question: why would a nitya-brahmachari like Hanuman marry? This exploration traces the South Indian legend in which Suvarchala—born of Surya Bhagavan’s Varchas—weds Hanuman, while his vow of brahmacharya remains intact. It clarifies that the Valmiki Ramayana is silent on this motif, which emerges richly in regional sthala-puranas and temple kathas.…
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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 (Chaitra Purnima): Definitive Guide to Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Hanumath Vijayotsavam
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 aligns with Chaitra Purnima and spans April 1–2 (IST), reflecting a Purnima Tithi that overlaps two civil dates. This comprehensive guide explains how regional Panchang rules determine the exact observance and why legitimate calendric lineages yield different, yet harmonious, dates. It details the core rituals—Hanuman Puja, Hanuman Homam, Havanam, and Hanuman Sindhura…