Hanuman Jayanti 2026 marks the divine birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the symbol of strength, devotion, courage, and unwavering faith. Celebrated with great devotion across India, this sacred festival inspires devotees to seek protection, success, and spiritual growth through prayers, fasting, and charitable acts.

On this auspicious day, devotees worship Bajrangbali by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, offering sindoor and laddoos, observing vrat, and participating in annadaan and seva for divine blessings.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date & Tithi (India)

• Festival: Hanuman Jayanti
• Year: 2026
• Hindu Month: Chaitra
• Tithi: Chaitra Purnima
• Day: Tuesday (auspicious for Lord Hanuman)
• Date: 2nd April 2026

⚠️ Date may vary region-wise (Chaitra Purnima / Margashirsha / Vaishakha traditions). Always follow local temple calendars.

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Anjaniputra Hanuman, the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. Worshipping Lord Hanuman on this day is believed to:

• Remove fear, negative energies, and obstacles
• Provide strength, courage, and protection
• Help overcome health, financial, and career challenges
• Grant victory over enemies and inner weaknesses
• Bless devotees with discipline and devotion

Lord Hanuman is known as Chiranjeevi, the immortal protector of devotees.

Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)

Performing puja with devotion brings immense spiritual benefits.

Simple Puja Ritual at Home

• Wake up early and take a holy bath
• Clean the puja area and place Lord Hanuman’s idol or image
• Apply sindoor, offer jasmine flowers and laddoos
• Light a diya using sesame oil
• Chant Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, or Ram Naam
• Perform aarti and distribute prasad

📿 Best Time: Early morning or evening (Brahma Muhurat preferred)

Hanuman Jayanti Vrat & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a vrat to seek divine blessings.

• Fast from sunrise to sunset
• Consume fruits, milk, or satvik food
• Avoid alcohol, meat, and negative thoughts
• Maintain celibacy and discipline
• Break fast after evening aarti

🔔 Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially powerful for Hanuman worship.

Powerful Mantras to Chant

• Hanuman Chalisa (minimum 7 or 11 times)
• “Om Namo Bhagavate Hanumate Namah”
• “Om Shri Hanumate Namah”
• “Ram Ramaya Namah”

Chanting these mantras brings mental peace, fearlessness, and success.

Hanuman Jayanti Temple Celebrations

On Hanuman Jayanti, temples organize:

• Abhishekam with milk, honey, and sindoor
• Special darshan & maha aarti
• Bhajan, kirtan & Ramayan recitation
• Processions and prasadam distribution
• Annadaan & charity services

Devotees visit famous Hanuman temples for divine blessings.

Annadaan & Seva on Hanuman Jayanti

Charity performed on Hanuman Jayanti multiplies blessings.
Annadaan is considered the highest form of seva.

Popular Seva Options

• Feed poor & needy families
• Temple annadaan seva
• Gau seva (cow feeding)
• Orphan & old-age home donations
• Prasadam distribution

“Feeding the hungry on Hanuman Jayanti pleases Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama.”

Donate on Hanuman Jayanti 2026

Make this Hanuman Jayanti spiritually meaningful by contributing to sacred causes.

Benefits of Donating

• Removes past karmic obstacles
• Brings strength and protection
• Invokes blessings of Bajrangbali
• Helps society and the needy

🙏 Your seva becomes your prayer.

Hanuman Jayanti Story (Brief)

Lord Hanuman was born to Anjana Devi and Vayu Dev, blessed by Lord Shiva. From childhood, Hanuman displayed extraordinary strength and devotion. His unwavering loyalty to Lord Rama made him the symbol of bhakti, courage, and service.

Spiritual Benefits of Hanuman Jayanti Worship

• Mental peace and emotional stability
• Protection from negative forces
• Success in career and education
• Strength during difficult times
• Enhanced devotion and discipline

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 – FAQs

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Chaitra Purnima, mainly observed in April (date may vary regionally).

Can women observe Hanuman Jayanti vrat?

Yes, women can observe vrat and worship Lord Hanuman with devotion.

What is the best offering to Lord Hanuman?

Sindoor, laddoos, bananas, jaggery, and betel leaves.

Is donation important on Hanuman Jayanti?

Yes, charity and annadaan on this day are highly auspicious.

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti 2026 with Devotion & Seva

This Hanuman Jayanti 2026, seek divine strength, protection, and blessings by performing puja, chanting mantras, observing vrat, and supporting annadaan seva.

🛕 Jai Bajrangbali! Jai Shri Ram!

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