Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date: When is Hanuman Janmotsava - April 12 or April 13?

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date: When is Hanuman Vratam - April 12 or April 13?

Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12, 2025, marking the divine birth of Lord Hanuman, the revered Vanara deity and a devoted follower of Lord Rama.

What is Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Jayanti is observed to honour the birth of Lord Hanuman, a symbol of strength, devotion, and unwavering faith. Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) during the Chaitra month, this day is considered highly auspicious by devotees, especially in North India, where Chaitra Purnima is widely recognised as Hanuman’s birthday.

Hanuman Jayanti is observed at different times across India, reflecting diverse regional beliefs and traditions:

• North India: Celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, which is the most popular form of observance.
• Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Devotees follow a 41-day Deeksha, beginning on Chaitra Purnima and concluding on the 10th day of Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha month.
• Tamil Nadu: Known as Hanumath Jayanthi, this version is observed during Margashirsha Amavasya, which usually falls in December or January on the Gregorian calendar.
• Karnataka: Here, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated as Hanuman Vratam, observed on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi in the Margashirsha month. Hanuman Jayanti Rituals

Devotees flock to Hanuman temples, offer special prayers, chant Hanuman Chalisa, and participate in spiritual events to seek his blessings for courage, strength, and protection.

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 falls on April 12, and no matter where or how it is celebrated, the spirit of devotion and reverence remains the same. It is a time for spiritual reflection, religious observances, and remembering the mighty deeds of Lord Hanuman, who remains an eternal symbol of strength and loyalty.

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