Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date in India: Hanuman Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, or the ‘Monkey Lord’, who is known to be one of the biggest devotees of Lord Ram. The son of Mata Anjana and Monkey King Kesari, he is also known as “Pavan Putra,’ the son of Vayu Deva, the god of wind.
Even though 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 Saturday, April 12, 2025; as the festival is around the corner, here’s all you need to know.
Hanuman Jayanti 2025: History, Significance, and Celebrations
According to the Uttara Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, Sri Hanuman first appeared at the beginning of the Treta Yuga of the sixth Manvantara of Vaivasvata Manu, around 2.59 million years ago.
Anjana, the wife of Vanaraja Kesari (the King of Monkeys), prayed to Lord Shiva to break the Muni Vishwamitra’s curse and begged him to be a part of the kid in her womb, which is why it is widely believed that Lord Hanuman was born to them as the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva.
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. (Source: Canva Pro)
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 that must be performed before dawn. Devotees also pray to the Lord for protection, blessings, and signs such as the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kaand.
