Festival
Hanuman Jayanti
हनुमान जयंती
Celebrating Hanuman, the embodiment of strength in service and devotion, on Chaitra Purnima.
Next Hanuman Jayanti · New DelhiTue, 20 Apr 2027
Why it matters
Hanuman Jayanti honours the birth of Hanuman, the devoted servant of Shri Rama. In much of North India it is kept on Chaitra Purnima; some regions observe it on other dates, so follow your local tradition.
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Devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa, offer sindoor and jaggery-chana at temples and take on an act of service. Hanuman's strength is always placed at the feet of the Divine, which is why he is loved as the model of humble courage.
The day invites you to offer your energy to something larger than yourself.
Simple home ritual
You will need
- A diya with ghee or oil
- Jaggery and roasted chana
- A picture of Hanuman