Hanuman Janmotsav 2026 Date: The day of Chaitra Purnima is very special for the devotees of Bajrangbali, because this day is celebrated as Hanuman Janmotsav. Hanuman ji is considered a symbol of strength, intelligence, knowledge and fearlessness. By his devotion all the troubles of life are removed and the person gets courage and success. Clear the confusion regarding when Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on 1st or 2nd April this year.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 1st or 2nd April?
Chaitra Purnima Tithi will start at 7.06 am on 1 April 2026 and will end at 7.41 am the next day on 2 April 2026. Hanuman birth anniversary 2 April 2026 is to
According to theology, when the full moon day is at sunrise, the full moon fast is observed on that day. Hanuman's birth anniversary is celebrated on the day of Purnima fast. In such a situation, this time 2nd April will be Suryodaya Purnima Tithi, hence fasting, bathing, donation and Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on this day.
Great festival of devotion, power and service
Hanuman ji is a great devotee of Shri Ram. It is said that if you want to please him then serve people selflessly on Hanuman Janmotsav. This great festival is a symbol of devotion, power and service. It is believed that fasting on Hanuman Jayanti and worshiping Bajrang Bali leads to victory over enemies and along with this, every wish is also fulfilled.
Mantra to please Hanuman ji
अतुलितबालधामं हेमशायलाभदेहं, अनुजवानक्रिषानुं ज्ञानिनामग्रगान्यम्. Sakalgunanidhanam vanaranamadhisham, raghupatipriyabhaktam vatjaatam namami.
Meaning – I salute that Lord Hanuman ji
Who is the abode of incomparable strength, whose body is as bright and divine as a golden mountain, who is the destroyer of enemies like fire for Shri Ram's younger brother Lakshman, who is the best among the wise.
- Who is the storehouse of all virtues,
- Who is the lord (king) of monkeys,
- Who is a very dear devotee of Lord Shri Ram,
- And who is the son of Wind God (Vayu)
- I salute Shri Hanumanji like this
Benefits of worship on Hanuman Janmotsav
- By worshiping Lord Hanuman on this day, all troubles go away.
- Donating gives relief from Shani dosha and planetary obstacles.
- By organizing Bhandara, fear, disease and negative energy gets eliminated.
- Reciting Ramayana increases courage, confidence and energy. One also receives the blessings of Lord Ram.
How to celebrate Hanuman Janmotsav
- Those observing fast on Hanuman Jayanti should follow celibacy.
- On this day, wake up in the morning during Brahma Muhurta and remember Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and Hanumanji.
- After this, after taking bath, install the idol of Hanuman ji and worship it properly.
- Get Hanuman ji bathed with pure water. Then offer vermilion and silver work.
- Offer Abir, Gulal, sandalwood and rice to Hanuman ji.
- After this, offer fragrant flowers and garlands of flowers and offer coconut.
- Then apply kewra or other fragrant perfume.
- In this way, whatever you want to offer should be offered to Hanuman ji with devotion.
- After this recite Hanuman Chalisa or Sunderkand. If you can't do it then just chant the name of Shri Ram.
- At last, offer Naivedya to Hanumanji and perform Aarti and distribute Prasad.
- Donate on this day, organize Bhandara, also recite Sunderkand.
What to do and what not to do on Hanuman Janmotsav
- Follow celibacy on this day.
- Keep fast and eat satvik food.
- Stay away from meat, alcohol and tamasic food.
- Avoid anger, lies and negative thoughts.
- Maintain humility and reverence in front of Hanuman ji.
- Donate to the poor and needy.
- Feed jaggery and gram to monkeys.
- Do not insult or dispute with anyone.
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