Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi & Significance

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Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi & Significance

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date and Purnima Muhurat

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date (2 April), Purnima Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Purnima Tithi begins at 07:06 AM on April 1 and ends at 07:41 AM on April 2. Devotees observe a fast and perform Puja to seek strength and protection.

🕉️ Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Quick Guide

  • Date: 2 April 2026 (Thursday)
  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 07:06 AM (Apr 1)
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 07:41 AM (Apr 2)
  • Best Puja Time: Morning & Evening (Pradosh Kaal)
  • Fast Type: Phalahar (Fruit-based)

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the Vanara God and the epitome of strength, devotion, and selfless service. It is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month.

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📅 Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date & Muhurat

Event Date & Time (IST)
Hanuman Jayanti Date April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
Purnima Tithi Begins 07:06 AM on Apr 01, 2026
Purnima Tithi Ends 07:41 AM on Apr 02, 2026

📍 City-Wise Purnima Tithi End Time (Apr 2)

City Purnima Ends On
New Delhi 07:41 AM
Mumbai 07:55 AM
Bangalore 07:35 AM
Hyderabad 07:38 AM
Chennai 07:25 AM

Hanuman Jayanti Vrat Rules 2026

1. What to Eat (Phalahar)

Devotees should consume a Sattvic diet. Fruits, milk, curd, sabudana, and nuts are allowed. Avoid grains if observing a strict fast.

2. What to Avoid

Strictly avoid onion, garlic, alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and common salt (use Sendha Namak/Rock Salt). Maintain celibacy (Brahmacharya).

3. Fast Breaking

The fast is typically broken in the evening after offering Puja or the next morning after sunrise.

Rituals: How to Celebrate at Home?

  1. Sindoor Offering: Apply orange Sindoor (vermillion) mixed with Jasmine oil to the idol. This is called ‘Chola’ and is highly pleasing to Hanuman Ji.
  2. Puja Vidhi: Offer red hibiscus flowers, betel leaves (Paan), sweets (Boondi/Laddoo), and a garland of Tulsi leaves.
  3. Chanting: Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, or listen to the Sundarkand Path.
  4. Charity: Donating food (Annadaan) or feeding monkeys is considered auspicious.
Powerful Hanuman Mantra:
“Manojavam Marutatulyavegam Jitendriyam Buddhimatam Varishtham
Vatatmajam Vanarayuthamukhyam Shriramadutam Sharanam Prapadye”

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on different dates?North India celebrates Hanuman Jayanti on Chaitra Purnima (April). However, in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is celebrated in Margashirsha (December/January) or Vaishakha month depending on local calendars.

2. Is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on April 1 or April 2?The Purnima Tithi begins on April 1 morning but extends through April 2 morning. The main celebration (Udaya Tithi) falls on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

3. Is Hanuman Jayanti a government holiday?It is a restricted holiday in many states but a full public holiday in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab depending on the yearly government notification.

4. What is the best time to read Hanuman Chalisa?The best time is during the Brahma Muhurat (early morning) or Pradosh Kaal (sunset). Chanting it 7 or 11 times on Hanuman Jayanti is considered highly effective.

5. Can we visit temple at night?Yes, visiting Hanuman temples on the eve of Purnima or early morning is very common. Many temples conduct special midnight aartis.

6. What is the color to wear?Red and Orange (Saffron) are the favorite colors of Lord Hanuman. Wearing these colors attracts positive energy.

7. How to remove Shani Dosha on Hanuman Jayanti?Offer Mustard Oil and Black Sesame seeds to Lord Hanuman. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand protects devotees from the malefic effects of Shani (Saturn).

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