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What is the shubh muhurat for Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
The shubh muhurat for Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is 06:10 AM – 12:00 PM on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The tithi runs from 8:36 AM on Apr 1 to 9:11 AM on Apr 2.
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What is Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman.
Significance of Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the fearless devotee of Rama. It invites courage, wisdom, and protection for devotees. People visit temples, chant Hanuman mantras, and offer laddoos, milk, and red flowers. The day inspires humility, service, and steadfast devotion in daily life. 🐵🙏🕯️
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Chaitra Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM |
| Sunset | 07:22 PM |
| Auspicious Timing | 06:30 AM – 08:00 AM |
| Date | April 24, 2026 |
Traditions & Rituals of Hanuman Jayanti 2026
- Wake up before dawn for a cleansing bath, new clothes, and quiet prayers. The morning ritual sets a sacred tone for the day. 🛁
- Visit a Hanuman temple or home shrine, offer red flowers, jaggery, laddoos, and til seeds to invite blessings and protection. 🍬
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa or Hanuman Stotram and sing bhajans that describe Hanumans bravery. 🎶
- Light lamps with sesame oil during puja and distribute prasadam to family, friends, and neighbors. 🪔
Remedies to Perform on Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Action: Offer red flowers, laddoo, and jaggery to the Hanuman idol at dawn.
Benefit: Invokes courage, protection, and steadfast devotion in daily life.
Action: Light a small sesame oil lamp before starting work and chant a Hanuman mantra.
Benefit: Brings focus, energy, and positive momentum for the day ahead.
Action: Serve a simple prasad to elders and neighbors in need.
Benefit: Strengthens compassion, community bonds, and blessings for all.
Mantras & Chants on Hanuman Jayanti 2026
- Om Hanumate Namah — recite for courage and protection.
- Om Anjaneyaya Namah — chant for strength and safeguarding.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Hanuman Jayanti 2026
- Many observe a full or partial vrata; fruits, milk, and sattvik meals are common while onions and garlic are often avoided.
- Some keep a strict vrat until evening; they break with prasad after sunset.
- Always prepare bhog and prasad with pure ingredients and share it with family and neighbors.
Dos and Don’ts on Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Do’s
- Wake up early and bathe before puja 🙏
- Offer red flowers, sweets, and sesame to Hanuman.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa and share prasadam with others.
Don’ts
- Do not eat meat or drink alcohol on Hanuman Jayanti.
- Do not skip the morning bath and temple visit.
- Do not misuse or waste sacred materials during worship.
"Om Hreem Lord Hanumanayai Namah"
Invokes the protective grace of Lord Hanuman and clarity of mind.
Which festivals fall in 2026?
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