Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, time & significance of Lord Hanuman Janmotsav in 2026

Hanuman Jayanti is the major Hindu festival, which is devoted to Lord Hanuman. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. He was born on Purnima tithi (15th day) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This day is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country and devotees seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman by offering prayers and showing gratitude to the Lord. This year, Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated today, on April 2, 2026.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date and Time

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Significance

Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most auspicious Hindu festival which is devoted to honor Lord Hanuman. The day is celebrated on Purnima tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman ji. Devotees celebrate this day with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. He was born to mother Anjani and father Kesari during Treta Yuga, when Lord Shri Ram incarnated on earth as a human. He is also known as Pawan Putra, the son of wind. He is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and that's why he is known as Rudra Avtar. Mata Anjani used to call him "Sundar" and that's how Rishi Valmiki gave the name Sundar Kand, a part of Ramacharitmanas. From childhood, Hanuman ji had extraordinary strength and divine abilities. One of the famous tale related to Lord Hanuman's childhood was that when he swallowed the Sun, considering it as a fruit and that caused darkness in the universe then Indra attacked him with his weapon Vajra and that injured his chin.

Hanuman Janmotsav 2026: How it is celebrated?

• Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with immense happiness and fervor across the country and devotees engaged in various religious and spiritual activities on this propitious day to seek blessings of the Lord.

• They wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath and after that some people perform puja at home by placing an idol of Lord Hanuman on a wooden plank and light a diya with desi ghee or using a sesame oil.

• Adorn the idol with flowers or garland. Offer home made bhog prasad.

• A large number of devotees visit different Hanuman temples to offer their prayers and seek his blessings. These Hanuman temples are decked up in flowers and decorated with lights.

• Many devotees organise Akhand Ramayana Path and Sundar Kand Path to seek the blessings of the Lord Ram and Hanuman ji. It is believed that Lord Hanuman ji bestow the devotees who worship Lord Shri Ram because Lord Ram resides in his heart. Conducting Ramayana Path or Sundarkand Path is considered meritorious.

• Many devotees organise food stalls, water stalls to feed the needy and underprivileged people. This is considered as a charitable deed which everyone should do.

• In every Hanuman temple, Hanuman ji is adorned with new clothes, garland, golden, silver vark, and jwellery.

• This day is considered as the most special day for the people who are into sports, wrestling and martial arts because they worship Hanuman ji with pure devotion and they consider him a Guru. They seek protection, strength, power, courage and fearlessness from him.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date: Shubh muhurat and step-by-step puja vidhi

Lord Hanuman Mantras

• Om Anjani Sutaye Namah..!!
• Om Ham Hanumate Namah..!!
• Om Hanumate Rudratmakaye Namah..!!
• Om Anjaneyay Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Hanumant Prachodayat..!

What are the Ashta Siddhi's and Nav Nidhi's?

Ashta Siddis

• Anima - the power of turning the body as small as the size of an atom
• Mahima - the power of expanding the body to an incredibly big size
• Garima - the power of becoming infinitely heavy
• Laghima - the power of turning the weight into negligible or almost weightless
• Prapti - the power of having an access to any place
• Prakamya - the power of knowing whatever one desires
• Ishatva - the power of possessing total Lordship
• Vishatva - the power of winning or to subjugate anyone

Nav Nidhis

• Mahapadma -From this nidhi religious feelings prevail. The ability to donate comes.
• Padma - From this nidhi the qualities of sattvikta are developed. Such a person donates gold, silver etc.
• Nanda Nidhi - The one who has Nanda Nidhi has an abundance of Rajas and Tamas qualities
• Neel - By having Neel Nidhi, a person remains sattvik and he never lacks money. The property lasts for three generations.
• Mukund Nidhi - It develops Rajoguns. The individual remains engaged in the state collection.
• Makar Nidhi - He who has Makar Nidhi collects huge weapons.
• Shankh Nidhi - This nidhi is for one generation. If this nidhi is there, then he is the owner of incomparable wealth.
• Kharva Nidhi - One who has Kharva Nidhi, wins over opponents and enemies.
• Kachhap Nidhi - One who has Kachhap Nidhi enjoys his wealth happily.

Hanuman Chalisa Chaupai that you can recite during the day:

1. Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Daata As Var Deen Janki Mata..!!2. Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera Jo Sumire Hanumat Bal Beera..!!3. Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahin Aave Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunave..!!4. Naase Rog Hare Sab Peera Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera..!!5. Jo Shat Baar Paath Kar Koi Chootehi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi..!!