When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?

In North India, Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April, on Chaitra Purnima. Per Drik Panchang (New Delhi), Purnima tithi begins around 4:51 AM on 20 April and ends around 3:56 AM on 21 April.

When was Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 was observed on Thursday, 2 April. Purnima tithi ran from about 7:06 AM on 1 April to about 7:41 AM on 2 April; by the rule that the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi) sets the festival day, it was observed on 2 April.

Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on different dates in different regions?

North India observes it on Chaitra Purnima. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana a 41-day observance begins on Chaitra Purnima and ends with Hanuman Jayanti on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami; Tamil Nadu celebrates Hanumath Jayanthi on Margashirsha Amavasya, and Karnataka observes Hanuman Vratam on Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi. Some traditions, including Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, celebrate Hanuman's birth on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali. Each is valid within its own tradition.

Should it be called Hanuman "Jayanti" or "Janmotsav"?

Both names are in common use. Many devotees and teachers prefer "Janmotsav" (birth celebration) because Hanuman is regarded as a chiranjivi, an immortal, while "Jayanti" is often used for great figures who have left the body. The worship itself is the same under either name.

Can women worship Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti?

Yes. Women can fast, recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand, and offer bhog and aarti. Some families and temples follow a custom that men perform tasks such as applying the chola to the idol; where that applies, follow your family or temple tradition.

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Janmotsav — the birth festival of Bajrangbali on Chaitra Purnima

The next stored date for Hanuman Jayanti is Tuesday, 20 April 2027. Check the location, tradition and sources below, and confirm local timings.

Editorial overview — updated: 10 October 2026

Year-specific details in this overview reflect that editorial update. Use the answer above and the date table below for the next stored observance.

Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April (Chaitra Purnima); in 2026 it was observed on Thursday, 2 April. It celebrates the birth of Hanuman, son of the wind god, with fasting, recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand, and offerings of sindoor (vermilion) to the deity.

When is Hanuman Jayanti? — Dates

These are stored observance dates. Local timings and traditions can differ; each date includes its calendar references below.

Date	Occasion / Tithi
Tuesday, 20 April 2027 Upcoming Location and sources New Delhi, India Festival date in the cited calendar; check local convention Calendar source 1 Calendar source 2 Calendar source 3 Compared with source: 2026-10-10	Chaitra Purnima
Thursday, 2 April 2026 Location and sources New Delhi, India Festival date in the cited calendar; check local convention Calendar source 1 Calendar source 2 Compared with source: 2026-10-10	Chaitra Purnima

Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. Tradition holds that he is the son of the vanara chief Kesari and Mother Anjana, born through the blessing of the wind god Vayu — hence the names Pavanaputra and Anjaneya. Many traditions also regard him as a partial incarnation of Lord Shiva (Rudra-avatar).

A well-loved story tells that the infant Hanuman leapt towards the rising sun, mistaking it for a ripe fruit; struck on the jaw (hanu) by Indra's thunderbolt, he came to be called "Hanuman", and the gods later blessed him with many boons. In the Ramayana he is revered as Rama's selfless servant — finding Sita, setting Lanka ablaze and carrying the Sanjivani herb.

Hanuman is counted among the chiranjivis, the immortals — devotees believe he still lives on earth and is present wherever the story of Rama is recited. For this reason many prefer to call the festival "Hanuman Janmotsav" (birth celebration) rather than "Jayanti".

The festival holds up the ideals of strength, courage, self-discipline, humility and selfless devotion. Devotees believe that worshipping Hanuman on this day removes fear and adversity.

Puja Vidhi

1. Early bath and sankalpa: Rise in Brahma Muhurta, bathe, wear clean clothes (red or saffron if possible) and take a sankalpa for the fast or puja. Tradition places Hanuman's birth at sunrise, so many temples begin the celebrations at dawn.

2. Setting up: Place an idol or image of Hanuman on a platform covered with red cloth; keeping an image of Rama and Sita beside him is considered auspicious, since devotion to Hanuman is inseparable from devotion to Rama.

3. Chola and offerings: If you can, offer a chola of sindoor mixed with jasmine oil (in many families this is done by men — follow your family custom). Offer red flowers, a sacred thread (janeu), akshat, incense and a lamp.

4. Bhog: Offer boondi or besan laddoos, jaggery and roasted chana, bananas, and tulsi leaves.

5. Recitation: Recite the Hanuman Chalisa (often 7, 11 or 108 times), the Bajrang Baan, the Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak and the Sundarkand; the japa "Om Ham Hanumate Namah" is also common.

6. Aarti and prasad: Perform Hanuman's aarti ("Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki") and share the prasad. Those fasting break the fast after the evening puja or the next day; anyone with a health condition should consult a doctor before fasting.

Rituals & Traditions

Dawn birth celebrations in temples, special adornment of the deity and the offering of a sindoor chola.
Group recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa — 108 times in many places — and unbroken recitation of the Sundarkand.
Offerings of boondi, besan laddoos and gur-chana, and prasad distributed at community meals (bhandara).
Processions (shobha yatra) with tableaux of Hanuman and saffron flags in many North Indian towns.
Fasting, charity (especially food and clothing), and chanting the name of Rama.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?: In North India, Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April, on Chaitra Purnima. Per Drik Panchang (New Delhi), Purnima tithi begins around 4:51 AM on 20 April and ends around 3:56 AM on 21 April.
When was Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?: Hanuman Jayanti 2026 was observed on Thursday, 2 April. Purnima tithi ran from about 7:06 AM on 1 April to about 7:41 AM on 2 April; by the rule that the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi) sets the festival day, it was observed on 2 April.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on different dates in different regions?: North India observes it on Chaitra Purnima. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana a 41-day observance begins on Chaitra Purnima and ends with Hanuman Jayanti on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami; Tamil Nadu celebrates Hanumath Jayanthi on Margashirsha Amavasya, and Karnataka observes Hanuman Vratam on Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi. Some traditions, including Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, celebrate Hanuman's birth on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali. Each is valid within its own tradition.
Should it be called Hanuman "Jayanti" or "Janmotsav"?: Both names are in common use. Many devotees and teachers prefer "Janmotsav" (birth celebration) because Hanuman is regarded as a chiranjivi, an immortal, while "Jayanti" is often used for great figures who have left the body. The worship itself is the same under either name.
What should be recited on Hanuman Jayanti?: The most popular text is the Hanuman Chalisa, which many devotees recite 11 or 108 times. The Bajrang Baan, the Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak, the Sundarkand and Hanuman's aarti are also traditionally recited.
Can women worship Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti?: Yes. Women can fast, recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand, and offer bhog and aarti. Some families and temples follow a custom that men perform tasks such as applying the chola to the idol; where that applies, follow your family or temple tradition.