About this Festival

Hanuman Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of devotion, strength, and selfless service. Devotees visit Hanuman temples, recite the Hanuman Chalisa, and observe fasts. Sindoor (vermillion) is offered to Hanuman's idol as a mark of devotion.

Quick Facts

Type

Major Hindu Festival

Sanskrit Name

हनुमान जयंती

Date (2025)

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Observed in

Pan-India