Hanuman Jayanti 2027
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
The birth of Hanuman, observed on the full moon of Chaitra in most of North India.
Panchang for Hanuman Jayanti 2027
Tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal and auspicious windows shift with your city's sunrise. See the computed Panchang for your location.
Open the Panchang →Significance
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on different days in different regions — Chaitra Purnima across most of North India, and in Tamil Nadu and parts of the south during Margashirsha. Worship centres on strength, service and protection, and the day is closely associated in Jyotish practice with remedies for a difficult Mangal or Shani.
Rituals
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, often eleven or hundred-eight times
- Offer sindoor and chameli oil
- Read the Sundara Kanda
- Observe a fast and serve food to others
Puja samagri
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Everything needed for this puja, with quantities.