Festival guide
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Hanuman, is celebrated in North India on Chaitra Purnima. Other regions observe it at different times — in Tamil Nadu in Margazhi, in parts of Karnataka and Andhra in Vaishakha.
Hanuman Jayanti dates
| Year | Date | Tithi and its timings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 2 April | Chaitra Shukla Purnima 1 Apr, 07:06 → 2 Apr, 07:42 |
| 2027 | Tuesday 20 April | Chaitra Shukla Purnima 20 Apr, 04:51 → 21 Apr, 03:57 |
Dates for New Delhi, India; times in Asia/Kolkata. Observed by the rule: tithi at sunrise.
Also known as: Hanuman Janmotsav.
Story and significance
Hanuman, son of Anjana and Kesari and blessed by Vayu, is the great devotee of Rama in the Ramayana — the embodiment of strength, courage, intelligence and selfless service.
How Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated
- Visiting Hanuman temples early in the morning
- Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, often 11 or 108 times
- Offering sindoor and jasmine oil to Hanuman’s image
- Distributing prasad such as boondi laddoos
Recite on Hanuman Jayanti: Hanuman Chalisa · Hanuman Aarti — Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki
Customs vary between regions, communities and families. Please follow the guidance of your family priest or local temple for rituals and timings.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, 2 April 2026, for New Delhi. Choose your city above to see the date for your location.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April 2027, for New Delhi. Choose your city above to see the date for your location.
Why does the date of Hanuman Jayanti change every year?
Hanuman Jayanti is fixed by the lunar calendar — the Shukla Paksha Purnima of Chaitra (amanta calendar) — not the Gregorian calendar. Lunar months drift against solar dates, so the festival moves by up to a few weeks from year to year.
Can Hanuman Jayanti fall on different dates in India and abroad?
Yes. The rule depends on the tithi at a particular time of day at your location, so a tithi that begins just before sunrise in India may begin after sunrise in North America, moving the observance by a day.