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Hanuman Jayanti

Chaitra Purnima · Hanuman

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Tuesday, 20 April 2027

Significance

The appearance day of Hanuman — the vanara devotee of Rama, emblem of strength, courage, and selfless service.

The story behind Hanuman Jayanti

Born to Anjana and blessed by the wind-god Vayu, Hanuman's boundless strength was matched only by his devotion. In the Ramayana he leaps oceans and carries mountains for Rama's sake, asking nothing in return — which is why he is loved as the perfect servant-hero, and why his name steadies the fearful.

How Hanuman Jayanti is observed

  • Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, often forty times or more.
  • Offering sindoor, a garland, and boondi or laddoo at his temple.
  • Fasting and reading the Sundara Kanda of the Ramayana.
  • Strength- and service-themed observances at akharas.

Puja Vidhi & Prayers

Watch the step-by-step puja vidhi, aarti, and prayers for Hanuman Jayanti.

▶ Watch Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi & Prayers on YouTube
How the date is fixed: Widely observed on Chaitra Purnima; some regions and traditions keep it on other days.

Hanuman Jayanti dates (2015–2035)

YearDateDay
20154 April 2015Saturday
201622 April 2016Friday
201711 April 2017Tuesday
201830 April 2018Monday
201919 April 2019Friday
20208 April 2020Wednesday
202127 April 2021Tuesday
202216 April 2022Saturday
20236 April 2023Thursday
202423 April 2024Tuesday
202512 April 2025Saturday
20262 April 2026Thursday
202720 April 2027Tuesday
20289 April 2028Sunday
202928 April 2029Saturday
203018 April 2030Thursday
20317 April 2031Monday
203225 April 2032Sunday
203314 April 2033Thursday
20343 April 2034Monday
203522 April 2035Sunday

Dates are computed from precise sidereal (Lahiri) astronomy for a New Delhi reference and may vary by ±1 day for some evening/midnight festivals depending on your location and regional tradition — the timings above adjust to where you are.