Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus. The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. The most interesting thing is that the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country on different dates. People commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Depending on their calendar and tithi, different states observe this day with diverse customs. According to the Telugu calendar, the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are celebrating Hanuman Jayanti festival on Dashami tithi of Krishna Paksha, May 12, 2026.

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date and Time

Dashami Tithi Begins - May 11, 2026 - 03:24 PM
Dashami Tithi Ends - May 12, 2026 - 02:52 PM

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti: Significance

In Hinduism, Hanuman Jaynti holds an immense significance. This day is celebrated in different regions on different dates. In North India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebration starts on Chaitra Purnima that is celebrated in North India and the celebration ends on Dashami tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed that Lord Hanuman, an immortal, is still present on Earth. Anjaneya Swami Jayanti is another name for this day.

His devotion to Lord Shri Rama has made him well-known. He was born to Mother Anjani and King Kesari. Lord Hanuman is popularly known as Rudra Avtar, the manifestation of Lord Shiva. He goes under several names, including Aanjani Nandan, Sankat Mochan, Maruti Nandan, and Bajrangbali. He possess eight supernatural powers and nine divine treasures and that's why people call him "Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi ke Daata". He was the one, who discovered Goddess Sita.

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti: Rituals

1. To commemorate this day, people visit Hanuman Temples to seek the blessings of the Lord.
2. By offering sweets candies and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, devotees offer prayers to Lord Hanuman.
3. Some devotees even organize Ramayana Paath to appease Hanuman Ji.
4. To obtain Lord Hanuman's blessings, people recite Sundar Kaand Paath.

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.

Here are the following powerful Hanuman Chalisa chaupayi that you should chant everyday:

1. Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Daata As Var Deen Janaki Mata..!!2. Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera Jo Sumire Hanumat Bal Beera..!!3. Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi Chootehi Bandi Mahasukh Hoi..!!4. Shankar Swayam Kesari Nandan Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan..!!5. Laaye Sanjeevni Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghuveer Harsh Ur Laaye..!!