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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date — Thursday, April 2, 2026

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026? Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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

  1. Apply sindoor from Hanuman murti.
  2. Chant Hanuman Chalisa 11 or 108 times.
  3. Offer bundi or vada malai at temples.

Hanuman Jayanti dates by year

When is Hanuman Jayanti — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Sat, 12 April 2025
2026Thu, 2 April 2026
2027Tue, 20 April 2027
2028Sun, 9 April 2028
2029Sat, 28 April 2029

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