Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, shubh muhurat, puja rituals, story and significance |

Hanuman Jayanti, one of the major festivals of Hindus, which is dedicated to honor Lord Hanuman. This festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated across the country with great grandeur and enthusiasm. Hanuman Jayanti is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav. This festival is celebrated on Purnima tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This year, Hanuman Janmotsav is going to be celebrated on April 2, 2026.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Shubh Muhurat

As it will be a Udaya tithi so people are advised to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti tomorrow, on April 2, 2026.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Significance

Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated as Hanuman Janmotsav. People honor Lord Hanuman on this special day as the whole country celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman ji. This holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Lord Hanuman was on Purnima tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra and he born to mother Anjani and father Kesari. He is also known as Pawan Putra (the son of Vayu). He represents wisdom, loyalty, devotion, courage, fearlessness, strength and power. Hanuman ji is one of the immortals or Chiranjeevi’s, who is present on earth. He was born in Treta yuga when Lord Shri Ram was born. On this special occasion, devotees of Lord Shri Ram and Lord Hanuman celebrate this day with immense devotion and purity. They offer their sincere prayers to Lord Hanuman, visit temple, chant mantras and many devotees recite Ramayana or Sundarkand (this is the part of the holy book Ramacharitmanas).

Who is Lord Hanuman?

It is not very difficult to understand Lord Hanuman ji for those who have deep faith in him. He is one of the most revered and powerful deities in Hindu religion. He is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and known as Rudra Avtar. He is always known for his unwavering devotion towards Lord Rama and considered as one of the biggest and greatest devotee of Lord Rama. People can learn a lot from Lord Hanuman from humility, discipline, surrender, devotion to loyalty. He protects the devotees from enemies, evil eye, black magic, negativity and sufferings. According to Hindu scriptures, Hanuman ji is the owner of Ashtha Siddhi’s (eight supernatural powers) and Nav Nidhi’s (nine divine treasures). He displayed extraordinary powers and strength when he was little child and once he swallowed the Sun considering it as a fruit. He is called by many names such as Maruti, Bajrangbali, Sankat Mochan, Kesari Nandan and Sundar, the name given by his mother when he was a child. He was well-known for being a devoted follower of Shri Ram, who was crucial to his life’s struggle against Ravana.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: How to celebrate?

This day is celebrated with great grandeur and dedication by devotees. In order to seek the Lord’s blessings, they do puja by burning a diya with jasmine oil in front of the Lord Hanuman idol and reciting different mantras, stotrams, sundar kand, and hanuman chalisa. Sindoor, jasmine oil, meetha paan, coconut, chola, and laddoos are offered as bhog prasad when they visit the shrine. One of the best ways to ask for his supernatural protection and blessings is to observe fast. Sundarkand Path is organized at home by many enthusiasts. To commemorate Hanuman ji’s birthday, temples are decorated with lights and flowers.

Mantras:

These are the below mentioned mantras which you can chant and seek blessings of Lord Hanuman. Om Anjani Sutaye Namah..!!Om Ham Hanumate Namah..!!Om Hanumate Rudratmakaye Namah..!!Om Anjaneyay Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Hanumant Prachodayat..!!

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