Hanuman Janmotsava

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Also known as: Hanuman Janmotsava, Hanumaan Jayanti

Quick Overview

Date in 2026: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Tithi: Chaitra Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 07:07 AM, Apr 01 to 07:42 AM, Apr 02
Lunar month: Chaitra · Shukla Paksha
Also on this tithi: Hanuman Jayanti

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Hanuman Janmotsava

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Lunar Month: Chaitra

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:07:07 AM, Apr 01

Tithi Ends:07:42 AM, Apr 02

Hanuman Janmotsava at a Glance

Hanuman Janmotsava is fixed by the lunar calendar to Chaitra Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Chaitra.

Tithi rule: Chaitra Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla Purnima Chaitra month
Tithi swami and group: Chandra · Purna Tithi
Also on this tithi: Hanuman Jayanti

Panchanga on This Day

Hanuman Janmotsava · Apr 1, 2026

VaaraBudhavara

TithiPurnima Purnima07:07 AM → 07:42 AM

NakshatraUttara Phalguni03:21 PM → 04:17 PM

YogaVriddhi

KaranVishti

Lunar MonthChaitra

Brahma Muhurta04:39 AM → 05:25 AM

Abhijit Muhurta12:00 PM → 12:50 PM

Nishita Muhurta12:01 AM → 12:47 AM

Rahu Kaal12:25 PM → 01:58 PM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Hanuman Janmotsava

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the supreme devotee (Parama Bhakta) of Lord Rama and the embodiment of strength, devotion, and selfless service.

Depending on regional calendars, it is celebrated either on Chaitra Purnima (North India) or during the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha (South India).

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe fasting, visit temples, and recite the Hanuman Chalisa.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Take a holy bath early in the morning and observe a day-long fast.
Visit a Hanuman temple and offer an auspicious 'Chola' (a coating of Sindoor mixed with Jasmine oil) to the deity.
Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kanda, or chant 'Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram' continuously.