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Hanuman Jayanti 2026: date and muhurat
हनुमान जयंती 2026
New Delhi, Delhi · IST
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on 2 April 2026, Thursday.
- Shukla Purnima: 7:06 AM (1 Apr) to 7:41 AM
What it is and how it is observed
Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima in North India) celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. Devotees visit Hanuman temples, recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand, and offer sindoor and laddoos.
How the date is fixed
Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at sunrise.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 observed on 2 Apr?
The date follows the rule: Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2026 that is 2 April 2026, Thursday (New Delhi).
Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.
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