Festival guide

Hanuman Jayanti

हनुमान जयंती

Birthday of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Lord Rama.

At a glance

How is Hanuman Jayanti dated?

Hanuman Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Yearly reference

Hanuman Jayanti dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Chaitra Shukla Purnima (full moon in Chaitra month). The full moon of Chaitra is considered Hanuman's birth day, typically in April.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Hanuman Jayanti tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Hasta

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

Celebrates Hanuman's strength, devotion, and selfless service.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Hanuman Chalisa recitationTemple visitsOffering sindoor

Observed in

Pan-India

Common questions

How is Hanuman Jayanti dated?

Hanuman Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Hanuman Jayanti?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Hanuman Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.