🕉️ Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Timings & Puja Vidhi
📅 When Is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
▶ The festival is observed on 2 April 2026 in most regions, as the purnima tithi spans late on 1 April and early morning of 2 April.📍 Can I perform puja on 1 April?
▶ Worship during the purnima tithi is valid as long as the tithi is active and especially on the following morning (2 April).📍 What is the best time for puja?
▶ Early morning before sunrise or during the morning auspicious window is ideal, followed by traditional chanting and rituals. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.
- The widely observed date for Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in most of india (especially North India) is Thursday, 2 April 2026. This is because the Chaitra Purnima (full moon) tithi — which marks Lord Hanuman’s birth anniversary — is present at sunrise on that day.
- The Purnima Tithi begins in the early morning of 1 April and continues until the morning of 2 April in 2026.
- Wake up early and take a clean bath.
- Place a clean cloth and idol/image of Lord Hanuman on a small altar facing east.
- Light incense sticks and diya (lamp).
- Take a vow (sankalpa) to observe the day with devotion and purity.
- Offer flowers, vermilion (sindoor), fruits, sweets, and red sandalwood to the deity.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa, Sunderkand, or Hanuman Ashtak with devotion.
- Chant mantras like “Om Han Hanumate Namah” or “Om Namo Bhagavate Hanumate Namah” for courage and protection.
- Perform Aarti with diya and bell in the morning or evening.
- Distribute prasad (offering) — typically fruits, sweets, and bhog — among family and guests.
- Many devotees observe a vrat (fast) — often phalahar (fruit‑only) — through the day before breaking it after puja.
▶ The festival is observed on 2 April 2026 in most regions, as the purnima tithi spans late on 1 April and early morning of 2 April.📍 Can I perform puja on 1 April?
▶ Worship during the purnima tithi is valid as long as the tithi is active and especially on the following morning (2 April).📍 What is the best time for puja?
▶ Early morning before sunrise or during the morning auspicious window is ideal, followed by traditional chanting and rituals. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.