Festival 2026 · Birth of Lord Hanuman (Chaitra Purnima)
Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Thursday, 2 April 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Wed 1 Apr, 7:07 AM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 2 Apr, 7:42 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the full moon of Chaitra in most of North India, and at other times of the year in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. It honours Hanuman as the symbol of strength, devotion and selfless service.
Temples hold early morning abhishek, devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor, red flowers and boondi or laddoo.
How it is observed
- Hanuman Chalisa or Sundara Kanda path.
- Sindoor, jasmine oil and red flowers offered to Hanuman.
- Visiting a Hanuman temple, often on a Tuesday or Saturday in the same week.
- Charity of food.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The tithi begins Wed 1 Apr, 7:07 AM IST and ends Thu 2 Apr, 7:42 AM IST (Delhi).
Why does Hanuman Jayanti fall on different dates in the south?
Southern traditions follow other lunar months or the Dhanur month, so dates there can differ from the Chaitra Purnima observance used in the north.
Why does the date of Hanuman Jayanti change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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