Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Date, Timings and How to Celebrate

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the beloved deity of strength, devotion and protection and in 2027 it falls on Tuesday, 20 April, a day made more auspicious by falling on a Tuesday, one of Hanuman's own days. This guide from Delhi Agra Tour Packages gives you the exact date and tithi timings, the meaning of the festival, how it is celebrated and where to mark it in Delhi, best planned as part of a Golden Triangle tour if you are visiting.

I was born in Delhi and in more than 11 years planning trips for Experience My India I have guided many visitors to the city's Hanuman temples on this vibrant day. Here is the clear, practical guide.

Hanuman Jayanti 2027 at a glance

Key Hanuman Jayanti 2027 timings

Because Lord Hanuman is believed to have been born at sunrise, the festival is celebrated in the early morning, so the whole Purnima tithi window matters for planning your temple visit and prayers.

Timings can vary slightly by source and location, so reconfirm with your temple or a reliable panchang closer to the day.

When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?

In North India, Hanuman Jayanti 2027 is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027, celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, the full moon of the spring month of Chaitra. This is the most widely observed date across Delhi and the north.

The full moon tithi begins at 4:51 AM on 20 April and ends at 3:56 AM on 21 April 2027, which places the celebration firmly on the 20th, with devotees rising early for the dawn worship of the deity's birth.

What is Hanuman Jayanti and its significance?

Hanuman Jayanti, also called Hanuman Janmotsava, marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the vanara devotee of Lord Ram and a central figure of the Ramayana. He is revered as the embodiment of strength, courage, selfless devotion and protection from harm.

For millions of devotees, Hanuman is the deity turned to in difficulty and this day is one of the most heartfelt in the calendar. Tuesdays and Saturdays are traditionally his days, so a Hanuman Jayanti that falls on a Tuesday, as in 2027, is felt to be especially auspicious.

How is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?

Hanuman Jayanti blends devotion and celebration and the day follows familiar rituals:

• Early morning worship: devotees rise before dawn for prayers marking the moment of Hanuman's birth.

• Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa: the forty-verse hymn is chanted through the day, often with the Sundarkand.

• Offerings of sindoor and chola: the deity is adorned with vermilion and a red-orange robe, echoing a beloved legend of Hanuman's devotion.

• Fasting: many devotees keep a fast, breaking it after prayers.

• Temple visits and processions: temples overflow and shobha yatras and bhajan gatherings fill the streets.

• Prasad: boondi laddoo and other sweets are offered and shared.

Why does the date vary by region?

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on different dates across India because regions follow different calendars and traditions for the deity's birth:

• North India: on Chaitra Purnima, which is 20 April in 2027.

• Tamil Nadu: observes Hanumath Jayanti in December or January, on the Amavasya in the month of Margashirsha.

• Karnataka: observes it on Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi.

So if you see different dates quoted, both can be correct for their region. This guide follows the North Indian Chaitra Purnima date, the one observed in Delhi.

Where can you celebrate Hanuman Jayanti in Delhi?

Delhi has some of the most famous Hanuman temples in the country and they come alive on this day:

• Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place: the ancient and hugely popular temple in the heart of New Delhi, drawing enormous crowds. It sits among the landmarks of our New Delhi tour.

• Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple: famous for its towering statue of Hanuman visible from afar, near Karol Bagh.

• Other temples across the city hold Hanuman Chalisa recitations, bhajans and processions, so there is a celebration in almost every neighbourhood.

For a calm temple visit around the festival, the serene Birla Mandir Delhi is a lovely choice too and our things to do in Delhi guide helps you build a full day around it.

Famous Hanuman temples near the Golden Triangle

Beyond Delhi, the wider region is home to some of India's most revered Hanuman and Balaji shrines, which see huge gatherings around the festival:

• Mehandipur Balaji: the famous Hanuman temple in Rajasthan, between Delhi and Jaipur.

• Salasar Balaji: the major pilgrimage temple in Rajasthan's Churu district.

• Sankat Mochan, Varanasi: one of the most revered Hanuman temples, if your travels take you east.

These pair naturally with a wider trip and we can weave a temple visit into your itinerary.

When and how should you plan your visit?

Hanuman Jayanti in April is a pleasant time to be in Delhi, before the peak summer heat sets in, though the temples get extremely crowded on the day itself. Arrive early for the dawn worship and to beat both the heat and the queues.

A few simple tips help: dress modestly for temple visits, carry water, use the metro to avoid parking troubles near popular temples and consider a weekday visit to a temple in the days around the festival if you prefer a calmer darshan.

Travel tips for Hanuman Jayanti in Delhi

• Arrive early for the dawn worship, as temples fill quickly.

• Recite or listen to the Hanuman Chalisa, central to the day.

• Dress modestly and carry water for the temple queues.

• Use the metro, since parking near famous temples is very difficult.

• Reconfirm the tithi timings with a panchang closer to the day.

• Plan a wider temple trip if you want to include Rajasthan's Balaji shrines.

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Tell us your dates and group size and we will price it honestly around your standard rather than a fixed figure. Browse our Delhi Agra Tour Packages for the options or extend the visit into Agra and Jaipur with our Golden Triangle tours.

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