Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Know , Shubh Puja Muhurat, Rituals significance

Hanuman Jayanti, the auspicious occasion that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, is a deeply revered festival among Hindu devotees. Known as the divine incarnation of strength, devotion, and loyalty, Lord Hanuman is worshipped as the son of Mata Anjana and Kesari and is also believed to be the spiritual child of Vayu Deva, the wind god

The date of Hanuman Jayanti varies across regions due to different interpretations of the Hindu calendar. While South Indian traditions often observe it during the month of Margashirsha or in the lunar month of Vaishakha, most North Indian states widely celebrate it on Chaitra Purnima, the full moon day of the Chaitra month.

According to the Drik Panchang, Hanuman Jayanti 2025 will be observed on Saturday, April 12. The tithi timings are as follows:

Purnima Tithi Begins at 3:21 AM on April 11, 2025 Purnima Tithi Ends at 5:51 AM on April 12, 2025

Hanuman Jayanti rituals

Devotees across India engage in various spiritual practices to honour Lord Hanuman on this day. The observances typically include:

Day-long fast: Many followers keep a vrat (fast) from sunrise to sunset, seeking blessings for courage and wisdom.

Shodashopachara puja: A traditional sixteen-step worship ceremony performed with devotion and precision.

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Temple visits: Devotees visit Hanuman temples, offering prayers and participating in special aartis.

Offering sindoor: Applying red vermilion (sindoor) to Lord Hanuman’s idol is a symbolic gesture of devotion, as he is often depicted covered in it.

Spiritual gatherings: Recitations of the Sundar Kaand from the Ramayana, as well as singing bhajans and kirtans, are common on this day.

Charity and seva: Many people engage in community service or distribute food and clothes to the needy as a form of devotion.

Hanuman Jayanti significance

Hanuman Jayanti is more than a celebration, it's a spiritual reminder of unwavering faith, humility, and service. Lord Hanuman is hailed as the ultimate devotee of Lord Rama, and his life symbolises the power of devotion, the importance of dharma, and the triumph of good over evil. On this day, devotees seek his blessings to overcome fears, challenges, and obstacles in life.