Hanuman Jayanti: Date, Significance & Must-Have Offerings- To Fulfill your Desires

Celebrate Hanuman Janmotsav with Devotion, Rituals & Auspicious Offerings to Seek Blessings of Bajrangbali

Grishika Singh April 11, 2025

8 2 minutes read

Date, Rituals & Blessings of Hanuman Jayanti

Table of Contents Hide

1 Date, Rituals & Blessings of Hanuman Jayanti

1.1 Auspicious Timings

1.2 Auspicious Muhurats

1.3 Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

1.4 Celebration

Lord Hanuman devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti as a unique and profoundly significant occasion. It also commemorates the birth of Maruti Nandan the adored monkey deity renowned for his bravery, strength and devotion. It is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav. On April 12, 2025 the Purnima Tithi (full moon) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra Hanuman Jayanti falls this year. Chants, bhajans and festivities will abound in temples throughout India as followers assemble to pray and ask for Bajrangbalis blessings. Faith, vigor and devotion are all present on this day which is more than just a religious event.

Auspicious Timings

Purnima Tithi Begins – 03:21 AM on Apr 12, 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends – 05:51 AM on Apr 13, 2025

Auspicious Muhurats

Morning: 7:34 A.M. to 9:12 A.M.
Evening: 6:45 P.M. to 8:08 P.M.

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

Among the most significant Hindu holidays Hanuman Jayanti commemorates the anniversary of Lord Hanuman’s birth. This day comes a few days after Lord Rama’s birth anniversary Ram Navami. Lord Hanuman is thought to be a Rudra manifestation of Lord Shiva. His parents are Vanar Raj Kesari and Mata Anjani. Because he is chiranjeevi or immortal according to Hindu scriptures he is still alive and present on this planet. Lord Hanuman Ji has several names including Bajrangbali Sundar Maruti Nandan Pavan Putra Anjani Nandan and Sankat Mochan. Worshippers of Lord Hanuman are said to experience immense happiness and success as a result of their devotion to him. Lord Hanuman is the perfect example of loyalty and devotion.

Celebration

This festival is celebrated with great splendor in India where people offer Lord Hanuman various forms of prayer. In honor of the day of Lord Hanuman’s birth, followers observe a fast on this day. Some visit temples, erect food stands and feed the underprivileged and destitute. On this auspicious day some people organize Sundar Kaand Paath kirtans and bhajans in an effort to please Lord Hanuman.

Rituals to Perform on Hanuman Jayanti