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Thursday, 2026 · Chaitra Purnima
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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 · हनुमान जयंती
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 2 April 2026 (Chaitra Purnima). Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the deity of strength, devotion and protection.
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Significance
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the deity of strength, devotion and protection. Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa, apply sindoor and offer boondi, seeking courage and relief from Saturn-related troubles.
How Hanuman Jayanti is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand paath, sindoor-chola, and Tuesday/Saturday vrat.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Chaitra Purnima |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | This year (past) |
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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — common questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, 2 April 2026, on Chaitra Purnima.
What is the significance of Hanuman Jayanti?
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the deity of strength, devotion and protection. Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa, apply sindoor and offer boondi, seeking courage and relief from Saturn-related troubles.
How is Hanuman Jayanti observed?
Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand paath, sindoor-chola, and Tuesday/Saturday vrat. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Hanuman Jayanti on?
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Chaitra Purnima. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.