Hanuman Jayanti हनुमान जयंती
Falls on Chaitra Purnima · usually April
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, usually in April. 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.
Hanuman Jayanti at a glance
| Falls on | 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 celebrated?
Hanuman Jayanti falls on Chaitra Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar, usually in April. The exact Gregorian date changes each year — confirm with your local panchang or the panchang calendar.
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.