Hanuman Jayanti Date 2026: This year, many devotees are confused about the exact date of the Hanuman Jayanti festival. In this article, we will tell you the complete details about this festival.
Hanuman Jayanti Date 2026
Every year, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima tithi of the month of Chaitra. This day is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the supreme devotee of Lord Ram. It is believed that Hanuman Ji is the 11th Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva, who is the embodiment of strength, devotion, and wisdom. Hanuman Ji, the "Son of the Wind" (Pawanputra), was born to Mother Anjani and the Vanara King, Kesari. Lord Hanuman is a Chiranjeevi and is renowned throughout the world as the Sankatmochan (the Remover of Troubles). This year, there's confusion regarding the exact date of Hanuman Jayanti. Click here to read in Hindi.
On Which Day Will Hanuman Jayanti Be Celebrated?
This year, the Purnima Tithi of the Chaitra month will begin on 1st April at 7:06 AM and will end on 2nd April at 7:41 AM. According to the Udaya Tithi, Hanuman's birth anniversary will be celebrated on 2nd April 2026. Therefore, read below the specific Muhurats (auspicious timings) that are favourable for worshipping Hanuman Ji, and during which periods such worship is strictly prohibited. Click here to read your daily horoscope.
Auspicious Muhurat on Hanuman Jayanti
Brahma Muhurat: 04:38 AM to 05:24 AM
Pratah Sandhya: 05:01 AM to 06:10 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM
Vijaya Muhurat: 02:29 PM to 03:19 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:38 PM to 07:01 PM
Sayahna Sandhya: 06:39 PM to 07:48 PM
Amrit Kaal: 11:18 AM to 12:59 PM
Nishita Muhurat: 12:01 AM (April 03) to 12:47 AM (April 03)
Inauspicious Timings
Rahukal: 01:58 PM to 03:32 PM
Yamaganda: 06:10 AM to 07:44 AM
Adal Yog: 06:10 AM to 05:38 PM
Durmuhurat: 10:20 AM to 11:10 AM, 03:19 PM to 04:09 PM
Khushi RawatUpdated 29 Mar 2026 04:25 PM IST
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