★ Major festivalNorth IndiaPan-India

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Janmotsav

Tithi: Chaitra Shukla · 20 Apr 2027

Birth of Hanuman, symbol of strength and devotion to Rama. Devotees pray for courage and protection.

Hanuman · Rama

Pujas

Hanuman Jayanti Puja with Hanuman Chalisa

Hanuman · Rama

45 minEasy Anyone

Sundarkand Path (guidance)

Hanuman · Rama · Sita

120 minElaborate Anyone

Date notes

Regional (Drik): Telugu 2026-05-12, 2027-05-31; Kannada 2026-12-22, 2027-12-11; Tamil 2027-01-07 and 2027-12-27.

North India: Chaitra Purnima (sunrise). Regional dates differ: Telugu = Vaishakha Krishna Dashami, Kannada = Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi, Tamil = Margazhi Amavasya.