Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Date, history, significance, puja timings and wishes

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: This Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Hanuman Jayanti is the Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. The monkey god who was a devoted follower of Lord Ram, Hanuman is worshipped as a symbol of strength and selflessness. On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees pray to Lord Hanuman, observe fasts and recite the Hanuman Chalisa as they ask for inner peace, prosperity and strength. Hanuman Jayanti usually falls in the month of March or April.

Hanuman Jayanti 2024 date

Hanuman Jayanti falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. This day usually falls in April or March as per the Gregorian calendar. This year, Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on April 23. The Purnima Tithi will start at 03:25 on April 23 and end at 05:18 on April 24.

However, the day of Hanuman Jayanti varies according to regions. The date of Hanuman Jayanti may be different in different states – in Karnataka, for example, it is observed on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi.

Hanuman Jayanti history and significance

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman is the son of Anjana and Kesari. He is known by various others names like Pawan Putra, Anjani Putra, Bajrangbali etc. Considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is also believed to be the holder of Ashta Siddhi (eight powers) and Nav Nidhi (nine treasures).

On the occasion of #HanumanJayanti My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha. #JaiShriRam #JaiHanuman pic.twitter.com/vCEWngqtcG
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) April 23, 2024

Hanuman Jayanti puja timings

Purnima tithi begins - 3:25 am on April 23, 2024

Purnima tithi ends - 5:18 am on April 24, 2024

Hanuman Jayanti wishes

• This Hanuman Jayanti, may the blessings of Lord Hanuman empower you to face every trial with faith and emerge victorious. Happy Hanuman Jayanti
• On this auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, may Lord Hanuman bless you with strength, courage, and unwavering devotion. Happy Hanuman Jayanti
• May the teachings of Lord Hanuman illuminate your path and guide you every step of the way.
• On the birth anniversary of Lord Ram devotee Hanuman, I pray for your strength, resilience and happiness.
• Jinhe Shri Ram ka vardaan hai Sankat Mochan vo Hanuman hain
• Janam diwas hai aaj Ram bhakt Hanuman ka Pawanputra, Bajrangbali bhagwan ka