Hanuman Jayanti 2017 Date — Tuesday, April 11, 2017
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2017? Hanuman Jayanti 2017 falls on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Fri, 22 April 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 11 April 2017 |
| 2018 | Sat, 31 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Fri, 19 April 2019 |
| 2020 | Wed, 8 April 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Hanuman Jayanti 2017
- Vishu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Baisakhi 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Tamil Puthandu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Ram Navami 2017 date — Wed, 5 April 2017
- Ugadi 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Gudi Padwa 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Chaitra Navratri 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Akshaya Tritiya 2017 date — Sat, 29 April 2017
- Holi 2017 date — Mon, 13 March 2017
- Buddha Purnima 2017 date — Wed, 10 May 2017
- Holika Dahan 2017 date — Sun, 12 March 2017
- Maha Shivaratri 2017 date — Sat, 25 February 2017
