Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp. This holy festival is celebrated on the full moon day of Chaitra month. This festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Hanuman ji, the supreme devotee of Lord Shri Ram. There is a religious and mythological belief that Hanuman ji was born on the full moon day of Chaitra month. Hanuman Jayanti is also called Hanuman Janmotsav.
On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees worship Bajrangbali with rituals. Let’s visit him in the temple. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Hanuman on this day, troubles go away from life. Happiness, peace and prosperity come in life. In such a situation, let us know what is the date of Hanuman Jayanti this year? Also know the auspicious time and method of worship on the day of Hanuman Jayanti.
When is Hanuman Jayanti? (When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026)
According to the Panchang, this year the full moon date of Chaitra month will start on 01 April 2026 at 07:06 am. This date will end on April 02 at 07:41 am. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, this year Chaitra Purnima will be celebrated on 02 April and the festival of Hanuman Jayanti will also be celebrated on 02 April 2026.
Hanuman Jayanti Puja Subh Muhurat
The auspicious time of puja will start at 06:10 am on the day of Hanuman Jayanti on 02nd April. This auspicious time will last till 07:44 pm. Hanuman ji can be worshiped between 06:39 pm to 08:06 pm.
Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi
- On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath.
- Then wear clean red or orange colored clothes.
- If you are performing puja at home, then purify the home temple or a clean place with Ganga water.
- Then spread a red cloth on a post and place the statue or picture of Hanuman ji. Also keep a picture of Lord Ram and Mother Sita.
- Offer vermilion, red flowers, basil leaves, chola and boondi laddus to Hanuman ji. Light the lamp.
- After that chant the mantra. Then recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand. Finally perform Aarti and distribute Prasad among everyone.