Hindu festival
Hanuman Jayanti
Also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, Hanuman Jayanthi.
In short
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman — the mighty devotee of Rama and the embodiment of strength, courage, and selfless service. In most of North India it falls on the full moon of Chaitra. Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa, offer sindoor and boondi, and draw on his fearless devotion.
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When is Hanuman Jayanti?
- This year’s date
- Set by the panchang each year from the rule below. Godify shows a specific date only once it is confirmed against an authoritative panchang — never guessed.
- Tithi / rule
- Purnima (full moon) of the month of Chaitra — the traditional birth day of Hanuman
- Calendar
- Lunar calendar (tithi-based)
- Deity
- Hanuman
Observed on the Chaitra Purnima across much of North India; several regions keep it on other days — Tamil Nadu in Margazhi, and parts of the south and west on the Vaishakha Krishna Chaturdashi — by local tradition.
The story of Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman — son of the wind-god Vayu and Anjana, and held in many traditions to carry a spark of Shiva — was born to serve Rama. He is the perfect bhakta: boundless in strength yet utterly humble, his power always placed at the feet of the Lord he loves.
The Ramayana remembers his leap across the ocean to Lanka, his finding of Sita, and his carrying of the whole Sanjivani mountain to save Lakshmana. For this he is worshipped as the remover of fear and the giver of strength, and the Hanuman Chalisa is sung in his name across India.
How is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?
Devotees visit Hanuman temples at dawn, recite the Hanuman Chalisa and the Sundara Kanda, offer sindoor, a sacred thread, and boondi or laddu, and keep a fast. Many turn to the day for courage, protection, and freedom from fear.
A mantra to mark the day
ॐ हनुमते नमः
oṃ hanumate namaḥ
I bow to Hanuman, courage and devotion embodied.
Temples for Hanuman Jayanti
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About Hanuman Jayanti
When is Hanuman Jayanti?
In most of North India, on the Purnima (full moon) of Chaitra. Some regions observe it on other days by local tradition; the exact Gregorian date is set by the panchang each year.
Why is Hanuman worshipped for strength and protection?
As the fearless devotee who leapt to Lanka and carried a mountain to save a life, Hanuman is revered as the remover of fear and the giver of strength, courage, and protection.
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