Hanuman Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman, the greatest devotee of Lord Rama and the symbol of strength, devotion, and wisdom. Observed on Chaitra Purnima (Full Moon of Chaitra month), this auspicious day is dedicated to worshipping Hanuman Ji to seek courage, protection, and divine blessings.
📅 Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date: April 13, 2025 (Sunday)
🕛 Purnima Tithi Begins: 06:20 AM (April 13, 2025)
🕛 Purnima Tithi Ends: 08:30 AM (April 14, 2025)
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Lord Hanuman is revered as the Vanara God, known for his unmatched devotion to Lord Rama, incredible strength, and unwavering faith. His divine qualities make him a symbol of fearlessness, intelligence, and righteousness.
Spiritual Benefits of Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti
✅ Removes fear, obstacles, and negative energies
✅ Blesses devotees with strength, wisdom, and confidence
✅ Protects from evil forces and planetary doshas (like Shani Dosha & Mangal Dosha)
✅ Bestows success in career, health, and spiritual growth
Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Worship Rituals)
Devotees perform special pujas, recite Hanuman Chalisa, and observe fasting to seek Lord Hanuman’s blessings.
1. Morning Rituals & Sankalp
🪔 Wake up early, take a bath, and wear red or saffron-colored clothes.
🪔 Visit a Hanuman temple and offer flowers, sindoor (vermilion), and oil.
🪔 Take a Sankalp (vow) to worship Hanuman Ji with devotion.
2. Hanuman Abhishek & Mantra Japa
🪔 Perform Abhishek (ritual bathing) with Ganga Jal, milk, and honey.
🪔 Chant Hanuman Ashtak, Hanuman Chalisa, and Bajrang Baan.
🪔 Recite the 108 names of Lord Hanuman for divine blessings.
3. Offerings & Bhog
🍌 Offer boondi ladoo, jaggery, bananas, and ghee as prasad.
🪔 Apply sindoor mixed with mustard oil on Hanuman Ji’s idol.
🍛 Prepare sattvic food and distribute prasad to devotees.
4. Aarti & Bhajans
🪔 Perform Hanuman Aarti using a ghee lamp and sing Hanuman Bhajans.
🪔 Chant Jai Bajrang Bali and Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram.
Hanuman Jayanti Fasting Rules
Many devotees observe a Hanuman Jayanti fast (Vrat) to seek divine blessings.
✅ Avoid non-vegetarian food, onion, and garlic
✅ Consume fruits, milk, and jaggery-based sweets
✅ Break the fast after sunset with prasad
Major Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations in India
🌿 Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya – Grand procession and bhajan kirtans
🌿 Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi – Hanuman Chalisa chanting and sindoor abhishek
🌿 Mehandipur Balaji, Rajasthan – Special pujas for removing negative energies
🌿 Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu – Celebrations with recitation of Sundarkand
Hanuman Jayanti is a powerful day to seek protection, strength, and divine blessings. Devotees who worship Hanuman Ji with sincere devotion and chant his name are blessed with courage, intelligence, and victory over difficulties.
🙏 Jai Bajrang Bali! Jai Hanuman! 🙏