In short
- Hanuman Jayanti 2027
- Tuesday, 20 April 2027
- Tithi
- Chaitra PurnimaChaitra Purnima (amanta)
- Fast
- Optional
- Observed for
- Strength, courage and protection
What is it? Hanuman’s birthday on the full moon of Chaitra, in the North.
Why do families keep it? Hanuman, son of Anjana and Vayu, was born at sunrise; he is worshipped for strength, courage and devotion to Rama.
What happens on the day? Bathe early, worship Hanuman at sunrise with sindoor and jasmine oil, read the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand, and offer boondi or laddu.
When to observe Hanuman Jayanti in 2027
| Purnima tithi begins | Tue, 20 Apr, 04:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi ends | Wed, 21 Apr, 03:57 AM |
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23 AM – 05:07 AM |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:54 AM – 12:46 PM |
| Rahu Kaala — keep aside | 03:35 PM – 05:12 PM |
What Hanuman Jayanti means
One Hanuman, several days
North India celebrates on Chaitra Purnima, Tamil Nadu in Margazhi on Moola nakshatra, Telugu states on Vaisakha Krishna Dashami, and Karnataka keeps Hanumad Vrata on Margashira Shukla Trayodashi.
Sindoor
Hanuman covered himself in sindoor when he learned that Sita wore it for Rama’s long life — so sindoor in jasmine oil is his favourite offering.
The child who leapt for the Sun
Who is in it: Anjana, Vayu, Hanuman, Indra, Surya
Anjana, an apsara born as a vanara, prayed to Shiva for a son; Vayu, the wind god, carried the blessing to her, and Hanuman was born.
One morning the hungry baby saw the rising Sun and, thinking it a ripe fruit, leapt into the sky to eat it.
Indra struck him with his thunderbolt to stop him; it hit the child’s jaw — hanu — and he fell.
Vayu, in grief, withdrew the air from all the worlds. The gods hurried to revive the child and each gave him a boon — strength, wisdom, immortality.
What it teaches: Great strength serves best when given to a great cause — as Hanuman gave his to Rama.
Hanuman Jayanti puja at home, step by step
Getting ready
- 1Bathe before sunrise; wear red or orange if you like.
The puja
- 1Worship Hanuman at sunrise; apply sindoor mixed with jasmine oil on his idol (or offer it before his picture).
- 2Offer red flowers, a garland of betel leaves or vada, and boondi or besan laddu.
- 3Read the Hanuman Chalisa (11 or 108 times) or the Sundarkand.
- 4Do aarti.
Closing the puja
- 1Share the prasada; feed monkeys or the needy if you can.
What to keep ready for Hanuman Jayanti
Must have
| What | How much | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman idol or picture | 1 | Worship |
| Sindoor and jasmine oil | A little | Chola offering |
| Red flowers, betel leaves | As needed | Puja |
| Boondi or besan laddu | As needed | Naivedya |
Good to have
| What | How much | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Vada mala | — | South Indian Hanuman temples |
Good practice, and what to avoid
Please do
- Read the Chalisa or Sundarkand.
- Remember Rama — Hanuman is pleased by Rama’s name.
Best avoided
Chants for Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman dhyana
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ
ಮನೋಜವಂ ಮಾರುತತುಲ್ಯವೇಗಂ ಜಿತೇನ್ದ್ರಿಯಂ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತಾಂ ವರಿಷ್ಠಮ್।
ವಾತಾತ್ಮಜಂ ವಾನರಯೂಥಮುಖ್ಯಂ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮದೂತಂ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ॥
manojavaṃ mārutatulyavegaṃ jitendriyaṃ buddhimatāṃ variṣṭham| vātātmajaṃ vānarayūthamukhyaṃ śrīrāmadūtaṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye||
What it means: Swift as the mind, fast as the wind, master of the senses, foremost of the wise, son of Vayu, chief of the vanaras, Sri Rama’s messenger — in him I take refuge.
Hanuman mantra
ॐ हं हनुमते नमः
ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ
ಓಂ ಹಂ ಹನುಮತೇ ನಮಃ
oṃ haṃ hanumate namaḥ
What it means: A bow to Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti from region to region
North India
Chaitra Purnima; Sundarkand path and bhandaras.
Karnataka
Hanumad Vrata on Margashira Shukla Trayodashi — see that page.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Hanuman Jayanti on Vaisakha Krishna Dashami, after a 41-day Hanuman deeksha.
Have the Hanuman Jayanti puja done for you
Two ways to do it. At a temple: the pandit takes your family’s name and gotra in the sankalpa and sends you the photos and video. At home: a pandit from our panel comes to you with the vidhi, and you sit for the puja yourself.
Where this comes from
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sarga 66, for Hanuman’s birth.
How we work out the dates: Stuti Mandir’s own panchanga engine places the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsa) and checks the tithi against sunrise, sunset and moonrise in Delhi, in IST. A printed panchanga may differ by a minute or so. Where your family’s panchanga or your purohita says otherwise, go with them.
Questions devotees ask us
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Tuesday, 20 April 2027. In Delhi, Chaitra Purnima (amanta; Chaitra Purnima in the North Indian count) begins Tue, 20 Apr, 04:52 AM and ends Wed, 21 Apr, 03:57 AM IST.
Will Mysuru and Delhi keep Hanuman Jayanti on the same day?
Mostly yes. But the sun rises and sets at different times in different towns, and a habba is kept on the day its tithi is running at the right hour — so timings shift, and once in a while the date does too. Change the town above to see yours.
Why are there different Hanuman Jayanti dates?
Regions follow different traditions of his birth: Chaitra Purnima in the North, Vaisakha in the Telugu states, Margazhi in Tamil Nadu, and Hanumad Vrata in Karnataka.
Can I book a Sundarkand or Hanuman Chalisa path?
Yes. Book a Sundarkand path or Hanuman Chalisa path with a Stuti Mandir pandit at home or on live video.