Hanuman Jayanthi 2025 today: Know Auspicious Time, Puja Vidhi and & Complete Guide

Hanuman Jayanti, an auspicious festival dedicated to Lord Hanuman, is being celebrated today, May 22, 2025, across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This sacred occasion marks the culmination of a 41-day Deeksha observed by devotees starting from Chaitra Purnima. Hanuman Jayanti holds immense spiritual significance in the Hindu calendar, especially for followers of Lord Hanuman, who is revered for his strength, devotion, and courage.

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

This festival is primarily observed in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where devotees conclude a 41-day Hanuman Deeksha, which begins on Chaitra Purnima and ends on Vaishakha Krishna Paksha Dasami.

Hanuman Jayanti Significance

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the ardent devotee of Lord Rama and the symbol of unwavering devotion and strength. Observing this day is believed to remove obstacles, provide protection, and bring blessings of health, courage, and spiritual growth. Devotees chant Hanuman Chalisa, offer special prayers, and visit Hanuman temples to mark the occasion.

Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Step by step guide)

• Wake up early and take a bath before sunrise.
• Clean your puja space and place an idol or image of Lord Hanuman.
• Offer red flowers, vermillion (sindoor), betel leaves, and banana.
• Light a ghee diya and incense sticks.
• Chant the Hanuman Chalisa, Hanuman Ashtak, or Sundar Kand.
• Offer prasadam like jaggery, bananas, and laddus.
• Visit a nearby Hanuman temple and participate in Abhishekam or Bhajan programs.

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the tradition of 41-day Hanuman Deeksha is observed with great devotion. Devotees undertake strict vows during this period, such as:

• Wearing Hanuman mala or saffron robes
• Practicing celibacy and abstinence
• Visiting temples daily
• Consuming satvik (pure vegetarian) food
• Observing silence and self-discipline

This Deeksha concludes with special puja rituals on Hanuman Jayanti, often accompanied by parayanams and bhajan gatherings. According to scriptures, worshipping Lord Hanuman with full devotion on Hanuman Jayanti grants freedom from troubles, and enhances spiritual growth and courage. It is also believed to help in overcoming planetary doshas, especially those related to Shani (Saturn).

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is a spiritually powerful day for devotees to connect with Lord Hanuman's divine energy. Whether you observe the full 41-day Deeksha or offer prayers on the main day, devotion and sincerity are key to receiving divine blessings.