Hanuman Jayanti Date 2026: An ardent devotee of Lord Ram and Sita, Lord Hanuman is considered a protector from negative energies, representing devotion, strength, humility, and selfless service.Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date: Hanuman Jayanti is one of the significant Hindu festivals which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, or the ‘Monkey Lord’.Renowned as one of the greatest devotees of Lord Ram, Hanuman is the son of Mata Anjana and the Monkey King Kesari.He is also referred to as “Pavan Putra”, meaning the son of Vayu Deva, the god of wind.While the exact day of Hanuman Jayanti is unknown, according to popular belief, Chaitra Purnima, Tuesday, is commonly recognised as Lord Hanuman’s birthday.This year, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, April 02, 2026, with Purnima Tithi beginning on April 1 at 07:06 AM and ending on April 2 at 07:41 AM.An ardent devotee of Lord Ram and Sita, Lord Hanuman is considered a protector from negative energies, representing devotion, strength, humility, and selfless service. Many Hindu teachings suggest that Lord Hanuman is the only way to connect with Lord Ram.Since Lord Hanuman was born in the early morning, devotees start their day early in the morning with a holy bath, followed by the rituals, like installing idols of Lord Hanuman facing east, and offer red flowers, fruits, vermilion (sindoor), jasmine oil, and sweets (ladoos/halwa).Story continues below this adThey also pray to the Lord for protection and blessings and recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kaand.ALSO READ: Modern technology breathes new life into ancient storytelling in today’s Ramlila productions For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:HanumanLord Hanuman