Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date April 1 or 2? Check correct date, timings, puja Vidhi, mantras and more

Hanuman Jayanti, a prominent Hindu festival honouring Lord Hanuman, commemorates his birth anniversary on the Purnima tithi of Chaitra's shukla paksha. This year, Hanuman Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2, 2026. Lord Hanuman is one of the Chiranjeevis, who is still present on this earth.

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Purnima Tithi Begins - 07:06 AM on Apr 01, 2026


Purnima Tithi Ends - 07:41 AM on Apr 02, 2026

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Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Puja Rituals

Begin the day early with a holy bath and clean surroundings.

Place an idol or image of Lord Hanuman on a wooden plank.

Light a diya using desi ghee or jasmine oil and place it before the deity.

Offer boondi laddoo or boondi as prasad.

Recite the Hanuman Chalisa as many times as possible.

Visit a nearby temple and offer laddoo, chola, jasmine oil, coconut, and boondi.

Seek blessings by chanting mantras, reciting the Sundarkand, and taking the name of Lord Rama.

Why do we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of Lord Hanuman. The day marks the birth of Hanuman to Mata Anjani and Vanar Raj Kesari, which is why he is also known as Anjani Putra and Kesari Nandan.

Regarded as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Hanuman’s birth had a divine purpose—to serve Lord Rama. He later became the most devoted follower of Lord Ram, dedicating his entire life to seva and unwavering bhakti.

Lord Hanuman is believed to remove evil forces and negative energies. He is also known as the possessor of Ashta Siddhi and Nav Nidhi, symbolising immense strength, wisdom, and divine powers. Devotees who worship him with pure devotion and faith are believed to receive his blessings, leading to protection, prosperity, and the fulfillment of their wishes.

Hanuman Jayanti Mantras

Here are 5 powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Hanuman for Hanuman Jayanti:

Om Hanumate Namah

A simple and highly effective mantra for strength, courage, and protection.

Om Namo Bhagavate Hanumate Namah

Chanted for blessings, success, and removal of obstacles.

Om Shri Hanumate Namah

Invokes peace, devotion, and inner strength.

Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat

The Hanuman Gayatri Mantra, known for wisdom, focus, and spiritual growth.

Om Ramdutaya Namah

Honors Hanuman as the divine messenger of Lord Rama and brings devotion and protection.