Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima)

Hanuman — the great Vishnu-bhakta, devotee of Sri Ram

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Hanuman Jayanti — Chaitra Purnima, the celebration of Hanuman's birth. Observed by Bishnois with morning Hanuman darshan and abhishekam, boondi laddu and banana offerings, Hanuman Chalisa recitation (minimum 11 times, many do 108), and evening Sundara Kand paath in village sabhas. Hanuman is venerated as the supreme Vishnu-bhakta and brahmachari ideal.

Dates 2026–2027

April 1, 2026April 21, 2027

Mantra

विष्णो विष्णो तू भजे रे प्राणी

Vishno Vishno tu bhaje re prani

O living being, chant Vishnu, chant Vishnu — Jambhoji's mool mantra, recited on Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima).

How to recite

Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima) is the celebration of Hanuman's birth — the monkey-god, son of Anjana and Vayu, the perfect Vishnu-bhakta whose devotion to Sri Ram is the model for all bhaktas. Wake before dawn, bathe, and visit the village Hanuman mandir for darshan and abhishekam. Offer boondi laddus (Hanuman's favorite, orange like sindoor), bananas, vermilion, and oil. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa (a minimum of 11 times — many Bishnoi devotees recite 108 times on this day). Read selected Sundara Kand of the Ramayana. The day's physical-strength theme is honored with akhada (wrestling/exercise) traditions in some Bishnoi villages — Hanuman is also the patron of physical discipline and brahmacharya. Many Bishnoi sabhas hold collective Sundara Kand paath in the evening.

Benefits

Hanuman is the supreme exemplar of bhakti — his devotion to Ram is total, selfless, and ego-free. For Bishnois, who venerate Vishnu through Jambhoji's Vishno mantra, Hanuman's example deepens the bhakti dimension of practice. The Sundara Kand recitation is considered especially powerful for removing obstacles and granting strength. Hanuman is also the brahmachari ideal — many young Bishnoi men take Hanuman as their personal ishta-deva.

✦ Special Note

Per Drik Panchang. Hanuman Jayanti 2026: April 1 (Chaitra Purnima). Hanuman Jayanti 2027: April 21. Some South Indian Bishnoi diaspora communities observe Hanuman Jayanti on Margashirsha Amavasya instead. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, Rajasthan/Marwar Purnimanta reckoning); community observance details per the Akhil Bharatiya Bishnoi Mahasabha and Mukam (Muktidham Mukam) Mandir Sansthan calendars.

Foods Allowed

Bajra puri and aloo sabziBoondi laddu (orange, the color of Hanuman) — traditional offeringTil-jaggery laddu and malpuaPure cow's milk, kheer, gheeSeasonal fruits — banana (Hanuman's favorite), papaya, watermelon

Foods to Avoid

Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco — lifelong niyamOnion and garlic in the Hanuman bhogStale food — only fresh ghar-ka-khana

Meal Idea

Bajra puri with aloo sabzi and boondi laddu after Hanuman darshan; bananas and milk-kheer prasad shared at the evening Sundara Kand paath.

🪔 Aarti

Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki

आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की । दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की ॥ जाके बल से गिरिवर कांपे । रोग-दोष जाके निकट न झांके ॥ अंजनि पुत्र महाबलदायी । संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई ॥ दे बीरा रघुनाथ पठाए । लंका जारी सिया सुधि लाए ॥ लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई । जात पवनसुत बार न लाई ॥ लंका जारी असुर संहारे । सियारामजी के काज संवारे ॥ लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे । आनि सजीवन प्राण उबारे ॥ पैठि पाताल तोरि यमकारे । अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे ॥ बायें भुजा असुर दल मारे । दाहिने भुजा सब संत जन तारे ॥ सुर नर मुनिजन आरती उतारें । जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें ॥ जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावे । बसि बैकुण्ठ अमर पद पावे ॥ लंका विध्वंस किए रघुराई । तुलसीदास स्वामी आरती गाई ॥

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