Hanuman Jayanti is one of the widely cherished festivals in Hinduism, celebrated as the day Lord Hanuman, the most ardent Bhakta of Lord Rama, was born. Devotees from all parts of India celebrate this festival with religious fervor by fasting and observing rituals and the Hanuman Jayanti puja. For Hanuman Jayanti in 2025, this article contains the complete details of the date, along with its significance, puja vidhi, and the way it is celebrated in India.
Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date and Muhurat
The date for Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is Saturday, April 12, 2025. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) of the Chaitra month.
Purnima Tithi Timing:
| Begins: | April 12, 2025, at 03:21 AM |
| Ends: | April 13, 2025, at 05:51 AM |
Following the puja muhurat of Hanuman Jayanti ensures the devotees of Bajrang Bali receive his divine blessings and helps them to overcome obstacles in life.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Why is Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated?
The great Vanara Lord Hanuman, widely known for his immense strength and devotion, was born on Hanuman Jayanti, also known as Hanuman Janam Utsav. According to Hindu mythology, Hanuman Ji, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva, played a vital role in the Ramayana as he aided Lord Rama in defeating Ravana.
Spiritual Benefits of Observing Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman is prayed to by many for his strength, intellect, and loyalty. His blessings are said to cleanse a person of toxic thoughts, negative energies, and fear. People celebrate this occasion by chanting the Hanuman Chalisa and repeating the Ram Naamm mantra to receive strength, protection, and wealth.
Others chose to fast on Hanuman Jayanti to receive his blessings. People believe that performing Sundara Kanda parayanam on this day can remove bad karma and bring peace into a person’s life. People believe that with complete devotion to Hanuman Ji, one is free from all misfortune and hindrances.
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Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Puja Vidhi and Rituals
How to Perform Hanuman Jayanti Puja?
Devotees wake up early on Hanuman Jayanti 2025 and follow these traditional puja rituals:
Early Morning Rituals
- Take a holy bath and wear clean clothes.
- Perform deep meditation and take a sankalp (vow) to observe the vrat.
- Visit a Hanuman temple or perform the puja at home with full devotion.
Puja Setup
- Place a wooden chowki (stool) covered with a clean yellow cloth.
- Keep an idol or image of Lord Hanuman facing East.
- Light a ghee or oil lamp to the right of the chowki.
Sprinkle holy Ganga Jal around the puja space to purify it.
Offerings & Mantras
- Using ghee, rose water, curd, honey, milk, and holy water, perform abhishek of the idol.
- Now wipe the idol clean and put a red or sacred shree khande cloth safa on Hanuman Ji.
- Put flowers, fruits, bread (jaggery), betel leaves, and sandalwood paste (sindoor) in the shrine.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa, Ram Naam, Vishnu Sahasranama, and Sundara Kanda.
- Prepare and offer the Sattvic prasad of boondi, jaggery, and panjiri.
- Performing Aarti followed by Parikrama will complete the puja.
Temple Celebrations
On Hanuman Jayanti, many Indian temples celebrate with special bhajans, havans, and spiritual discourses. Devotees flock to temples like Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi, Jakhu Temple in Himachal Pradesh, and Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya to receive the blessings of Bajrang Bali.
In temples, mass recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa and Shri Ramcharitmanas create a divine atmosphere effortlessly filled with devotion.
Hanuman Jayanti Festival Celebrations in India
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in diverse ways all across India:
- North India: Celebrates it with kirtans, processions, and havans.
- Maharashtra: For Maharashtra, fasting in the Chaitra month, temple processions, and bhajans serve as the celebrations.
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: noticeable in December, around the time of Vaishakha Krishna Paksha Dasami.
- Tamil Nadu & Kerala: The festival is celebrated during the month of Margazhi (Dhanu).
It is also customary for many temples to hold free community meals (Bhandaras) where all attendees receive food as prasad.
Astrological Significance of Hanuman Jayanti
The day of Hanuman Jayanti coincides with Shukla Paksha Purnima, which gives it extra significance by helping reduce negative planetary influences, especially Shani Dosh. On this day, we encourage you to pray for Hanuman’s strength, wisdom, and discipline.
Devotees believe that Hanuman Ji keeps his devotees safe from planetary curse malefic effects while granting them bravery and riches.
Legends Associated with Hanuman Jayanti
Brave and powerful folklore shapes the early life of Hanuman Ji. One widely known story tells how young Hanuman once saw the Sun, thinking it was a fruit. In a bid to grab it, he leaped into the skies, where he met Rahu and Lord Indra. The Vajra (thunderbolt) struck Hanuman in the process. Fortunately, the gods saved him and bestowed upon him divine powers afterwards.
His deep devotion to Lord Rama, one of the stunning characters from the epic Ramayana, helped him become a symbol of faithfulness, devotion, and selfless service in Hindu beliefs.
Lord Hanuman’s holy blessings for strength, protection, and spiritual upliftment are the focus of the Hanuman Jayanti celebration in 2025. The observance of the Hanuman Jayanti Vrat, the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, and temple activities can help derive benefits such as prosperity and success.
Revere the sacred Hanuman birthday festival with a deep sense of devotion and experience divine bliss.
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