Festival
Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Thursday, 2 April 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Purnima
- Tithi begins
- 1 Apr 07:08
- Tithi ends
- 2 Apr 07:43
- Morning puja
- 06:10 – 08:34
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman's birth is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima with sindoor and Hanuman Chalisa.
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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 2 Apr Thu | 06:10 – 08:34 |
| Mumbai | 2 Apr Thu | 06:31 – 08:55 |
| Ahmedabad | 2 Apr Thu | 06:31 – 08:55 |
| Kolkata | 2 Apr Thu | 05:28 – 07:52 |
| Chennai | 2 Apr Thu | 06:04 – 08:28 |
| Bengaluru | 2 Apr Thu | 06:15 – 08:39 |
| Hyderabad | 2 Apr Thu | 06:10 – 08:34 |
| Pune | 2 Apr Thu | 06:28 – 08:52 |
| Jaipur | 2 Apr Thu | 06:16 – 08:40 |
| Lucknow | 2 Apr Thu | 05:56 – 08:20 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
When does the tithi for Hanuman Jayanti 2026 begin and end?
Shukla Purnima begins on 1 Apr 07:08 and ends on 2 Apr 07:43 (New Delhi).
What is the Hanuman Jayanti 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 06:10 – 08:34.