हनुमान जयंती (Hanuman Jayanti)

For the widely followed North-Indian Chaitra Purnima observance, Hanuman Jayanti falls on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. Several regional traditions observe Hanuman's birth at other times of the year, so follow your own family, temple or regional calendar where it differs.

उत्तर भारत में प्रचलित चैत्र पूर्णिमा परंपरा के अनुसार हनुमान जयंती 2027 मंगलवार, 20 अप्रैल को है। कई क्षेत्रीय परंपराएँ हनुमान जन्मोत्सव वर्ष के दूसरे समय मनाती हैं; जहाँ आपकी परंपरा अलग हो, उसी के पंचांग का पालन करें।

Uttar Bharat mein prachalit Chaitra Purnima parampara ke anusaar Hanuman Jayanti 2027 Mangalvar, 20 April ko hai. Kai kshetriya paramparayein Hanuman janmotsav saal ke doosre samay manati hain; jahan aapki parampara alag ho, usi ka Panchang maanein.

When is Hanuman Jayanti?

Chaitra Shukla Purnima in the widely followed North-Indian convention, observed on the day the Purnima prevails at sunrise.

उत्तर भारत की प्रचलित परंपरा में चैत्र शुक्ल पूर्णिमा, जिस दिन सूर्योदय पर पूर्णिमा तिथि हो।

Dates can differ by a day in other places and traditions. For your city, check a local panchang or your temple calendar.

What to read

Puja outline

  1. Choose a clean, quiet place and settle before beginning.
    शांत और स्वच्छ स्थान चुनकर कुछ क्षण स्थिर हों।
  2. Light a lamp only if it suits your practice and can be used safely.
    अपनी परंपरा में उचित हो तो सुरक्षित स्थान पर दीपक जलाएँ।
  3. Read one complete Hanuman work attentively rather than rushing through several.
    कई पाठ जल्दी-जल्दी पढ़ने के बजाय एक पूर्ण पाठ ध्यान से पढ़ें।
  4. Spend a moment reflecting on service, courage, humility and devotion to Rama.
    सेवा, साहस, विनम्रता और श्रीराम-भक्ति पर मनन करें।
  5. Conclude with Hanuman Aarti if that belongs to your practice.
    आपकी परंपरा में हो तो हनुमान आरती के साथ समापन करें।

A simple household outline. Customs differ by family, region and tradition; follow your own tradition or priest where it differs.

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Hanuman Jayanti 2027 date and tithi

For the Chaitra Purnima observance followed widely in North India, Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027 (Chaitra Shukla Purnima). For New Delhi, AstroSage Panchang lists Purnima from 4:53 AM on 20 April until 3:58 AM on 21 April 2027, and Drik Panchang independently lists 20 April; both were rechecked on 20 September 2026. Exact minutes differ by calculation source and location, so these New Delhi timings are not a universal muhurat.

Why do Hanuman Jayanti dates differ?

There is no single Hanuman Jayanti convention followed identically across India. Drik Panchang documents several: most North-Indian states observe Chaitra Purnima; in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana a 41-day observance begins on Chaitra Purnima and concludes in Vaishakha; Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi falls in Margashirsha Amavasya; Karnataka commonly observes Hanuman Vratam on Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi; and Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya follows a Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi tradition before Diwali. This page answers the North-Indian Chaitra Purnima date; readers following another regional, family, temple or lineage tradition should use that tradition's calendar.

What does Hanuman Jayanti commemorate?

Hanuman Jayanti commemorates the birth of Hanuman. BAPS describes Hanuman as one of Shri Rama's foremost devotees and presents service, faith and readiness to carry out Rama's command as central qualities. Its account names Anjana and Kesari as Hanuman's parents and associates his birth with the grace of Shiva and Vayu. These details belong to living devotional traditions and accounts vary; Valkala names the tradition or source rather than presenting one birth narrative as uncontested history.

Common ways devotees observe the day

Practices vary among households and temples. Commonly described observances include visiting a Hanuman temple, prayer, fasting in traditions that follow it, Hanuman puja, sindoor-related offerings or tilak, and reading devotional works connected with Hanuman. None is compulsory. Anyone fasting should consider their health and seek appropriate professional advice when needed. Lamps and incense are optional and need ordinary ventilation and fire safety.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?

For the North-Indian Chaitra Purnima convention, Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. The date and tithi should be checked for your location before a time-sensitive observance.

What are the Hanuman Jayanti 2027 tithi timings?

For New Delhi, AstroSage lists Purnima beginning at 4:53 AM on 20 April and ending at 3:58 AM on 21 April 2027. Other cities and calculation sources may differ by a few minutes.

Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on different dates?

Regional calendars use different lunar dates and observance traditions. Chaitra Purnima is common in North India, while Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and some temple traditions observe Hanuman's birth at other times.

Which path should I read on Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak, Hanuman Aarti, Bajrang Baan, Hanuman Bahuk and the sourced mantra collection are complete options on Valkala. Choose one that you can read attentively; there is no need to combine every text.

Is fasting compulsory on Hanuman Jayanti?

Fasting is followed in some traditions but should not be described as a universal requirement. Follow your family, temple or teacher's practice and account for your health.