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 calculatedHanuman Jayanti tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
HastaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Celebrates Hanuman's strength, devotion, and selfless service.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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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.