Hanuman Jayanti Festival 2026
Date: 2 April 2026
Full Date
1 April 2026 Morning 7:08 AM – 2 April 2026 Morning 7:44 AM
Muhurat Timings in India
Morning Abhishekam
Early morning sacred bath and abhishek of Hanuman idols with Ganga water, milk, and sindoor.
2 April 2026 6:00 AM – 2 April 2026 8:00 AM
Hanuman Chalisa Path & Bhajan
Chanting of Hanuman Chalisa and group bhajans praising Lord Hanuman’s strength, faith, and devotion.
2 April 2026 10:00 AM – 2 April 2026 12:00 PM
Evening Aarti & Prasad
Concluding Aarti, Hanuman Chalisa recitation, and distribution of laddoo prasad among devotees.
2 April 2026 6:00 PM – 2 April 2026 7:30 PM
Introduction
Hanuman Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, a divine devotee of Lord Rama known for his unparalleled strength, loyalty, and devotion. Celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, it is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals symbolizing courage, energy, and devotion doubly blessed by Lord Rama’s grace.
Other Names
Hanuman Janmotsav, Anjaneya Jayanti, Bajrangbali Jayanti
Pooja Vidhi
- Begin by meditating on Lord Hanuman and chanting ‘Om Hanumate Namah’.
- Clean the idol and offer sindoor mixed with jasmine oil.
- Decorate the altar with red flowers, light a ghee lamp, and burn incense sticks.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa 7, 11, or 108 times depending on devotion.
- Offer prasad of laddoos and bananas, then distribute among devotees.
Rituals
- Devotees rise early, take a holy bath, and wear saffron or red attire.
- Temples and homes are decorated with marigolds and Hanuman idols are bathed with ghee and sindoor.
- Offer sindoor, jasmine oil, laddoos, and bananas to Lord Hanuman.
- Chant Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, and recite Ramayana verses with devotion.
- Observe fasting from sunrise to sunset and end the fast after evening prayers.
Regional Highlights
- Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Chitrakoot hold grand Hanuman Jayanti celebrations with special processions and musical bhajans.
- In Delhi, Jammu, and Hanumangarhi temples, devotees offer sindoor and light 108 diyas in honor of Bajrangbali.
- In Maharashtra, Hanuman Jayanti coincides with special Ram Bhakti programs and recitations of Sundarkand.
- In South India, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana begin a 41-day Hanuman Deeksha from this day till Vaishakha Krishna Paksha Dashami.
History
As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Hanuman was born to Kesari and Anjana through the blessings of Vayu Dev (Wind God). He is believed to be the 11th Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hanuman’s devotion to Lord Rama, as depicted in the Ramayana, makes him the epitome of selfless service. His character embodies spiritual strength, humility, and unwavering faith.
Additional Information
- Lord Hanuman embodies Bhakti (devotion) and Shakti (strength) making Hanuman Jayanti a day for invoking courage and faith.
- Reciting Hanuman Chalisa on this day is believed to remove fear, illness, and negative influences.
- Worshiping Hanuman grants inner strength, humility, and divine protection from all harm.