Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Date, Importance, Shubh Muhurat, Pooja, Fasting and Details

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Date, Significance, and How It’s Celebrated

Revered by millions, Lord Hanuman is not just a deity but a symbol of unwavering devotion, strength, courage, resilience, and success. Among the many festivals in his honor, Hanuman Jayanti holds a special place—it marks the birth of this mighty and compassionate devotee of Lord Ram.

What makes Lord Hanuman truly unique is the fact that he is known as the only deity who is a devotee before being a God—eternally devoted to Lord Ram, and celebrated for his acts of valor and loyalty in the great Indian epic, the Ramayana.

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2025?

In 2025, Hanuman Jayanti falls on Saturday, April 12.

According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the Purnima Tithi (Full Moon Day) of the Chaitra month, which typically falls in March or April in the Gregorian calendar.

As per Drik Panchang, here are the key timings:

Purnima Tithi Begins: 03:21 AM on April 12, 2025

Purnima Tithi Ends: 05:51 AM on April 13, 2025

Since the Tithi begins during Brahma Muhurat (the most auspicious time of the day), Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on April 12.

The Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

Also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, this day commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman to Anjani and Kesari. With blessings from Vayu Dev (the Wind God), Hanuman was born, earning him the name Pavan Putra—the son of the wind.

Throughout his life, Lord Hanuman epitomized divine strength, mischievous innocence, unshakable devotion, and selfless service. From his childhood escapades like attempting to swallow the sun, to the epic feats in the Ramayana—leaping across the ocean, setting Lanka ablaze, and carrying the Sanjeevani mountain to save Lakshman—Hanuman’s life is a masterclass in courage and faith.

Over time, he came to be worshipped not only as a deity but also as a spiritual teacher or Guru, inspiring millions to live with valor and integrity.

Devotional Titles of Lord Hanuman

Devotees lovingly refer to him by many names, each reflecting a different aspect of his persona:

Bajrangbali – the mighty one with a body as strong as thunderbolt

Maruti Nandan – son of the wind god

Anjaneya – son of Anjani

Pavan Putra – son of the wind
These names are not just epithets but reminders of his divine origins and virtues.

Hanuman Jayanti Rituals and Celebrations

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion across India and by Hindu communities worldwide.

Here’s how devotees typically observe the day:

Temple Visits: Devotees wake up early, take a ritual bath, and visit Hanuman temples. Offerings of flowers, vermilion, boondi, sweets, and mustard oil are made at his feet.

Chanting and Prayers: Devotional songs (bhajans), group readings of the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, and Ramcharitmanas fill the air with spiritual energy.

Special Observances at Home: Many households play Hanuman bhajans, recite Bajrang Baan, Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavacham, and other hymns invoking his blessings and protection.

Fasting: Some devotees observe a day-long fast, consuming only fruits, milk, or water, breaking it the following morning.

Cultural Teachings: Parents narrate stories from Hanuman’s life to children, such as how he rescued Mata Sita, burned Lanka, or used his Panchmukhi avatar to save Lord Ram and Lakshman from the demon Ahiravan.

Honoring His Presence: In every Ram Katha or recitation of Ramcharitmanas, a seat is kept vacant in honor of Hanuman, as it is believed he is always present wherever Lord Ram's name is chanted.

Hanuman Jayanti is not just a celebration—it's a reminder. A reminder of what devotion, humility, strength, and service look like when practiced with complete surrender. Lord Hanuman remains not just a guardian deity, but a guide for life.