Major festival
Hanuman Jayanti
हनुमान जयंती
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Hanuman, kept with recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda. The northern date falls on Chaitra Purnima; several regions observe it on other days.
Also known as: Hanuman Janmotsav · birth of Hanuman.
Presiding deity: Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Jayanti 2026 | 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | All cities → |
| Hanuman Jayanti 2027 | 20 Apr 2027 | Tuesday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Hanuman Jayanti?
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Hanuman, kept with recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda. The northern date falls on Chaitra Purnima; several regions observe it on other days.
What are the other names for Hanuman Jayanti?
Hanuman Janmotsav, birth of Hanuman.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
Thursday, 2 April 2026 (India).
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Tuesday, 20 April 2027 (India).
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