Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals, Mantras, and Significance Revealed

• Hanuman Jayanti 2026 will be observed on Thursday, April 2, celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman.
• The festival falls on Chaitra Purnima, with regional variations like a 41-day celebration in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• Lord Hanuman, the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva, played a pivotal role in the Ramayana, aiding Lord Rama.
• Rituals include fasting, reciting Hanuman Chalisa, offering sweets, decorating temples, and performing puja with specific offerings like sindoor.
• Devotees seek blessings for courage, success, and protection from evil, reflecting on Hanuman's values of strength, devotion, and humility.

Why It Matters: Hanuman Jayanti 2026 celebrates Lord Hanuman's birth, embodying strength, devotion, and courage.