Hanuman Jayanti 2016 Date — Friday, April 22, 2016
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2016? Hanuman Jayanti 2016 falls on Friday, April 22, 2016.
Observance: Hanuman Jayanti. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birth of Hanuman — embodiment of bhakti, strength, and service to Rama.
How it is celebrated
Hanuman Chalisa, sindoor offering, wrestling events, temple processions.
Puja timing
Sunrise puja (Hanuman born at dawn); full day fasting optional.
Foods & offerings
Besan ladoo, fruits; many observe salt-free fast.
Rituals
- Apply sindoor from Hanuman murti.
- Chant Hanuman Chalisa 11 or 108 times.
- Offer bundi or vada malai at temples.
Hanuman Jayanti dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sat, 4 April 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 22 April 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 11 April 2017 |
| 2018 | Sat, 31 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Fri, 19 April 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Hanuman Jayanti 2016
- Ram Navami 2016 date — Fri, 15 April 2016
- Vishu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Baisakhi 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Tamil Puthandu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Ugadi 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Gudi Padwa 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Chaitra Navratri 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Akshaya Tritiya 2016 date — Mon, 9 May 2016
- Holi 2016 date — Thu, 24 March 2016
- Buddha Purnima 2016 date — Sat, 21 May 2016
- Holika Dahan 2016 date — Wed, 23 March 2016
- Maha Shivaratri 2016 date — Mon, 7 March 2016
