Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Puja Vidhi: Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated in Dhruva Yoga and Hasta Nakshatra, know the puja method, auspicious time and offering.

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 2, 2026

Hanuman Jayanti 2026:The holy festival of Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated with devotion and devotion today on 2nd April. This day is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav and Hanuman Prakatya Divas. According to religious belief, Veer Hanuman ji was born on Chaitra Purnima Tithi, hence his birth anniversary is celebrated every year on this date.

This year a special coincidence is taking place on Hanuman Jayanti. Today there is influence of Dhruva Yoga and Hasta Nakshatra, which is considered very auspicious for worship. Devotees observe fast on this day and worship Hanuman, the son of wind, and seek blessings by offering their favorite food. It is believed that this removes all troubles and fulfills wishes.

Auspicious time of Hanuman Jayanti 2026

Chaitra Purnima Tithi Start: April 1, 7:06 am
Chaitra Purnima Tithi End: April 2, 7:41 am

Pooja Muhurat:

Morning: 06:10 am to 07:44 am
Day: 10:51 AM to 01:59 PM
Evening: 06:39 PM to 09:32 PM

Auspicious time of day: 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm

Special Yoga:

Dhruva Yoga: Morning to 02:20 pm
Hasta Nakshatra: Morning to 05:38 pm

hanuman jayanti puja mantra

1. Om Han Hanumate Namah:

2. "अतुलितबलधामं हेमशायलाभदेहं दनुजवनक्रिषानुं ज्ञानिनामग्रगान्यम्.
Sakalgunanidhanam vanaranamadhisham raghupatipriyabhaktam vatjaatam namami."

3. "Manojvam maruttulyvegam, jitendriya buddhimat senior.
Vaatatmajam vanarayuthamukhyam, shriramdootam sharanam prapadye."

4. Om Namo Hanumate Rudravataraya, defeating all enemies, defeating all diseases, defeating all diseases

list of puja material

Following materials are used for puja on Hanuman Jayanti:

statue or picture of hanuman ji
sacred thread, red loincloth, new clothes
charan paduka or khadaun
Red flowers, sandalwood, roli, vermillion
Akshat, Rosary, Fruit, Jasmine Oil
Ghee, lamp, betel leaves, cardamom, cloves
incense, incense sticks, camphor
Gram flour laddu, boondi
flag, conch, bell
hanuman chalisa and aarti book
seat (cush or blanket)

Hanuman ji’s favorite food

To please Bajrangbali, gram-jaggery, kheer, jalebi, paan, banana and gram flour laddus are offered.

hanuman jayanti puja method

On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, take bath in Brahma Muhurta (04:37 AM to 05:23 AM). If not possible, bathing can be done even after sunrise. After this, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast and worship.
During the puja, first worship Lord Ram, then install the idol or picture of Hanuman ji on the post. Abhishekam with Ganga water and offer them clothes, sacred thread, loincloth and Khadaun.
After this, apply Tilak with sandalwood and Akshat and offer flowers, garland, incense sticks and lamps. Offer chola with jasmine oil and vermilion. Then offer laddus, jaggery, black gram, betel leaves etc. and chant mantras.
Recite Hanuman Chalisa, Sunderkand or Hanuman Bahuk during the worship. Finally, perform aarti with ghee lamp or camphor and pray to God for the fulfillment of your wishes. Devotees observing fast keep fast throughout the day and keep vigil at night.

fasting time

Hanuman Jayanti fast can be broken after 06:09 am on 3rd April. It is considered auspicious to do Parana only after sunrise.