After celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram as Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of his great devotee Hanuman ji is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm on the full moon date of Chaitra month. The day of Hanuman Jayanti is very special for the devotees, because special worship of Bajrangbali on this day brings blessings of happiness, peace, strength and success in life.

According to religious beliefs, by chanting Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Ramcharitmanas and mantras of Hanuman ji on this day, all troubles go away and wishes are fulfilled. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time and remedies of Hanuman Jayanti.

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 auspicious date and auspicious time

According to the Panchang, the full moon date of Chaitra month will start from 7:08 am on 01 April and will continue till 7:41 am on 02 April. In Hindu religion, there is a tradition of celebrating fasts and festivals on the basis of Udaya Tithi. In such a situation, the festival of Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on 02 April. On this day, there will be a huge crowd in all the temples and devotees will worship their beloved Hanumanji. On this day, chant Hanuman Chalisa, mantras and worship to please Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman Jayanti puja rituals

Hanuman ji is considered a god who is easily pleased. On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, start the puja by sitting in front of the Hanuman ji statue in the home temple or in the outside temple. After this, offer vermilion, jasmine oil, basil, sacred thread and flowers to Hanuman. Then offer base laddus and jaggery gram. After this, light a ghee lamp and perform Aarti and recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand. Hanuman ji will be pleased with this and wish for happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

Must do things on Hanuman Janmotsav

• To get the blessings of Hanuman ji on Hanuman Janmotsav, one must recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand.


• Hanumanji is very fond of jasmine oil and vermilion. In such a situation, on Hanuman’s birth anniversary, offer vermillion mixed with jasmine oil.


• To get rid of those people who are under the influence of Saturn, chant the mantra “Om Han Hanumate Namah” 108 times on Hanuman Jayanti.


• To please Lord Hanuman, offer sweet betel leaf.


• Make sure to offer laddus, jaggery and gram to Hanumanji.


• On this day, worship the Peepal tree and light a lamp.


• On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, purify Hanuman Yantra and install it at the main entrance.


• Chant the mantra “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” on Hanuman Jayanti.