Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja, Mantra, Significance; Check Here

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: This year, we're celebrating Hanuman Janmotsav on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Hanuman temples across the country will be specially decorated, devotees will offer prayers. The atmosphere across the country will be full of excitement

Complete details for Hanuman Jayanti 2026

According to religious texts, Lord Shiva took birth as Hanuman during the Treta Yuga on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month. That's why we celebrate Hanuman's birth anniversary, also called Hanuman Jayanti, on this day every year. This time, the festival is on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Devotees will throng Hanuman temples on this day. Here's your complete guide on how to perform the puja, which mantras to chant, and the auspicious timings. 

Auspicious Timings for Hanuman Jayanti 2026

Here are the auspicious timings (shubh muhurat) for the puja: 
Morning: 10:58 AM to 12:30 PM 
Afternoon: 12:30 PM to 02:02 PM 
Afternoon: 02:02 PM to 03:34 PM 
Evening: 06:38 PM to 08:06 PM 
Night: 08:06 PM to 09:34 PM 

How to worship Hanumanji and which mantra to chant?

- On Thursday, April 2, wake up early, bathe, and take a vow (sankalp) to perform Hanumanji's puja. If you plan to fast, take a vow for that as well.
- Before the auspicious time begins, gather all the puja items in one place. When the muhurat starts, place a wooden stool or 'patia' in a clean area of your home.
- Spread a white cloth on this stool and place an idol or picture of Hanumanji. Apply a tilak on the picture and then offer a flower garland. Light a lamp with pure ghee.
- Next, offer abir, gulal, roli, sindoor, janeu (sacred thread), kalava, paan (betel leaf), and red cloth, one by one. Offer bhog (food offering) to Hanumanji according to your wish.
- During the puja, keep chanting the mantra 'Om Ham Hanumate Namah' in your mind. After the puja, the entire family should perform the aarti together.
- After the aarti, if possible, chant the 'Om Ham Hanumate Namah' mantra at least 108 times using a Rudraksha mala. With Hanumanji's blessings, all your wishes may come true.

Here are the lyrics for Hanuman Aarti (Hanuman Aarti Lyrics in Hindi)

Jaake Bal Se Girivar Kaanpe, Rog Dosh Jaake Nikat Na Jhaanke. 
Anjani Putra Maha Baldaai, Santan Ke Prabhu Sada Sahai. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki. 
De Beera Raghunath Pathaaye, Lanka Jaari Siya Sudhi Laaye. 
Lanka So Kot Samudra Si Khaai, Jaat Pavansut Baar Na Laai. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki. 
Lanka Jaari Asur Sanhaare, Siyaram Ji Ke Kaaj Sanvaare. 
Laxman Murchhit Pade Sakaare, Laaye Sanjivan Pran Ubaare. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki. 
Paithi Pataal Tori Jam-kaare, Ahiravan Ke Bhuja Ukhaare. 
Baayin Bhuja Asur Dal Maare, Daahine Bhuja Santjan Taare. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki. 
Sur Nar Muni Jan Aarti Utarein, Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Uchaarein. 
Kanchan Thaar Kapoor Lau Chhaai, Aarti Karat Anjana Maai. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki. 
Jo Hanumanji Ki Aarti Gaave, Basi Baikunth Param Pad Paave. 
Lank Vidhwans Kiye Raghurai, Tulsidas Swami Kirti Gaai. 
Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki, Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki. 

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