Hanuman Janmotsav: The birth anniversary of Ram devotee Lord Hanuman or Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most important religious festivals of India. This year, Hanuman ji's birth anniversary was celebrated with pomp and faith on Thursday, 2 April 2026. On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees observed fast, performed puja, offered prayers in Hanuman temples and recited Hanuman Chalisa and prayed for happiness and prosperity to Hanuman, the trouble-shooter.
Generally festivals like birth anniversary or birth anniversary happen once a year. But you will be surprised to know that the dates of Hanuman Jayanti are also considered different in different parts of the country. Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated two to three times a year. Somewhere it is celebrated on the day of Chaitra Purnima, somewhere on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi and somewhere in the month of Margashirsha. Therefore, this question remains in the minds of people, what is the exact date of Hanuman Jayanti? If you also have a similar question in your mind, then Astrologer Anish Vyas will clear your confusion.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on different dates?
The most important reason for celebrating Hanuman Jayanti on different dates is the mythological stories related to Hanuman. According to a legend, Hanuman ji got a second life on Chaitra Purnima. When in childhood, due to extreme hunger, he was about to swallow the Sun as a fruit, then Indra attacked him with his thunderbolt and Hanuman became unconscious. Then Vayudev and all the gods provided second life to Hanuman and also gave him their powers. Therefore, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day on Chaitra Purnima.
Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Kartik Krishna Paksha. According to religious and mythological stories, Hanuman ji was born from the womb of Mother Anjani on this date. Therefore this date is celebrated as Hanuman Janmotsav. Apart from this, there is also a belief that, on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, Mother Sita and Lord Ram had blessed Hanuman to live forever. That is why Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in Kartik.
Hanuman Jayanti on Chaitra Purnima in North India
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima in most of the states of North India like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. According to mythological belief, Hanuman, the incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Mother Anjani, was born on this day. On this day, Sunderkand is recited, Hanuman Chalisa is recited and special worship is done in the temples. Bhandaras are organized at many places and processions are also taken out.
Celebrations on different dates in South India
In many states of South India, the date of Hanuman Jayanti is considered different. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, there is a tradition of celebrating it in the month of Margashirsha or Pausha. In Tamil Nadu, Hanuman Janmotsav (Hanumatha Jayanti) is celebrated around Margashirsha Amavasya. In some areas, there is a tradition of celebrating Hanuman Jayanti in the month of Kartik.
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