Hanuman Jayanti 2027 हनुमान जयंती
Tuesday, 20 April 2027 · April
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. Devotees seek courage, protection and freedom from troubles (especially the effects of Saturn/Shani, whom Hanuman is said to pacify). It is a day of strength and unwavering devotion. It falls on Chaitra Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar.
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 date
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
Hanuman Jayanti — dates by year
| 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, 20 April 2027 |
Date cross-checked against multiple panchang sources; regional observance can differ by a day.
Hanuman Jayanti at a glance
| Date (2027) | Tuesday, 20 April 2027 |
| Lunar day | Chaitra Purnima |
| Usual month | April |
| Category | Festival |
The story behind Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the mighty vanara devotee of Rama, son of Anjana and the wind-god Vayu, whose devotion, strength and celibate discipline make him a beloved protector.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Devotees seek courage, protection and freedom from troubles (especially the effects of Saturn/Shani, whom Hanuman is said to pacify). It is a day of strength and unwavering devotion.
How Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated
- Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kanda and Bajrang Baan
- Offering sindoor (vermilion) and a garland of leaves to Hanuman
- Fasting and visiting Hanuman temples on Tuesday or Saturday
- Feeding and serving the needy
Regional variations
Observed on Chaitra Purnima in the North; several regions (Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra) observe Hanuman Jayanti on different days per local tradition.
Festive foods of Hanuman Jayanti
Traditional dishes prepared for Hanuman Jayanti include boondi laddu, prasad of jaggery and gram.
Quick tips
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa; offer sindoor at a Hanuman temple
- A good day to begin a courage or discipline resolve
Choosing the muhurat on Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti falls on Chaitra Purnima. To choose an auspicious time on the day, open the muhurat planner for your city and check the day's choghadiya and the Rahu Kaal to avoid. For the exact date this year, see the panchang calendar, and for weddings or a housewarming near this festival, confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit.
Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and vary each year; regional traditions can differ by a day. For the exact date this year, confirm with your local panchang or pandit.
Common questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. It falls on Chaitra Purnima; because the Hindu calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the mighty vanara devotee of Rama, son of Anjana and the wind-god Vayu, whose devotion, strength and celibate discipline make him a beloved protector.
How is Hanuman Jayanti observed?
Common observances include Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kanda and Bajrang Baan; Offering sindoor (vermilion) and a garland of leaves to Hanuman; Fasting and visiting Hanuman temples on Tuesday or Saturday; Feeding and serving the needy.
How is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in different regions?
Observed on Chaitra Purnima in the North; several regions (Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra) observe Hanuman Jayanti on different days per local tradition.
What foods are made for Hanuman Jayanti?
Traditional dishes include boondi laddu, prasad of jaggery and gram.