Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — Wednesday 1 April
హనుమాన్ జయంతి 2026
Chaitra Shudda Pournami · Hanuman Janma Utsav · Sunrise Pournami Muhurat 06:08 – 09:42 IST (Hyderabad)
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 (also called Hanuman Janma Utsav) falls on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Birth day of Hanuman, son of Anjana and Vayu. Born on Chaitra Pournami at sunrise. The deity of strength, devotion, and protection. Patron of those facing Shani / Sade Sati afflictions. Primary observance: Hanuman Chalisa recitation (108 times for full benefit), Sundara Kanda parayana, Bajrang Baan, vermilion (sindoor) + oil offering, Hanuman temple visit, Tulasi mala japa. Recommended muhurat: Sunrise Pournami Muhurat 06:08 – 09:42 IST (Hyderabad).
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 1 April 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Chaitra Shudda Pournami |
| Primary Muhurat | Sunrise Pournami Muhurat 06:08 – 09:42 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Hanuman Janma Utsav |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Birth day of Hanuman, son of Anjana and Vayu. Born on Chaitra Pournami at sunrise. The deity of strength, devotion, and protection. Patron of those facing Shani / Sade Sati afflictions.
Key Rituals on Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Hanuman Chalisa recitation (108 times for full benefit), Sundara Kanda parayana, Bajrang Baan, vermilion (sindoor) + oil offering, Hanuman temple visit, Tulasi mala japa.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Hanuman Jayanti 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sindoor (vermilion) |
| 2 | Mustard oil |
| 3 | Banana / tulasi leaves |
| 4 | Red flowers + jasmine |
| 5 | Boondi laddu (favourite naivedyam) |
| 6 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 7 | Hanuman Chalisa book |
| 8 | Coconut + bananas |
| 9 | Black sesame (for Sade Sati natives) |
| 10 | Akshat + turmeric |
Regional Variations of Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Andhra/Telangana: Chaitra Pournami observance. North India: Different date (Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi for some traditions). Tamil Nadu: Margazhi/Margashirsha Amavasya in some. Maharashtra: Chaitra Pournami. Karnataka: Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi. We observe the Chaitra Pournami date.