Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Date, Chalisa & How to Observe
Festival guide · 2027
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Wednesday, April 21, 2027. Dates are astronomical estimates — confirm with your local religious authority.
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman — the divine monkey warrior, devoted servant of Lord Rama, and symbol of strength and bhakti. It falls on the full moon (Purnima) of Chaitra, typically in April.
Lord Hanuman is one of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon — revered for extraordinary strength, unwavering devotion, and selfless service. Hanuman temples are found in nearly every town and village across India.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Wednesday, April 21, 2027. Dates are based on astronomical calculations and may vary by ±1 day — always confirm with your local religious authority.
| Date | Wednesday, April 21, 2027 |
Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Planning & Key Facts
In 2027, Hanuman Jayanti lands midweek — observers planning gatherings may want to bridge a day toward the weekend. Hindu festivals follow the lunisolar Panchang, so the Gregorian date shifts each year within a window of a few weeks. This is an expected date; final observance follows the local announcement.
| Year | Date | Shift vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Jayanti 2026 | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | — |
| Hanuman Jayanti 2027 | Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 384 days later |
| Hanuman Jayanti 2028 | Sunday, April 9, 2028 | 354 days later |
Other Hindu observances near Hanuman Jayanti 2027:
- Holi — Monday, March 22, 2027 · Festival of Colors
- Ram Navami — Thursday, April 15, 2027 · Birthday of Lord Rama
- Akshaya Tritiya — Saturday, May 8, 2027 · Auspicious day for new beginnings
Traditions & Observance
Recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa — 40 verses in praise of Hanuman composed by Tulsidas — is recited 11, 21, or 108 times on Hanuman Jayanti. Continuous recitation sessions are held in temples from before dawn. The Chalisa is the most widely recited Hindu devotional text after the Gayatri Mantra.
Sindoor Offerings
Sindoor (vermilion) has a unique connection to Hanuman — when Sita applied it for Rama's long life, Hanuman covered his entire body in sindoor out of devotion. For this reason, Hanuman's idols are typically red-orange, and devotees offer sindoor on Hanuman Jayanti as a mark of devotion.
Temple Celebrations
Hanuman temples across India hold grand celebrations — abhishek, decoration with flowers and lights, and prasad distribution. Large processions with Hanuman's image are taken through streets. The Jakhu Temple in Shimla, where Hanuman is said to have rested during his search for the Sanjivani herb, holds one of the grandest celebrations.
Fasting and Seva
Many devotees fast on Hanuman Jayanti, particularly those seeking strength and protection. Feeding the poor (anna-daan) is a common act of seva. Oil lamps are lit before Hanuman images, and offerings of tulsi leaves, bananas, and laddoos are made.
What is the Hanuman Chalisa and why is it recited?
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn in praise of Lord Hanuman, composed by the 16th-century poet-saint Tulsidas in Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi). It begins with two doha (couplets) and contains 40 chaupai (quatrains), describing Hanuman's virtues, deeds, and the benefits of devotion to him. The Chalisa is the most widely recited devotional text in Hinduism after the Gayatri Mantra — it is estimated that hundreds of millions of Hindus recite it daily. Believers recite it for protection, strength, removal of fear, and relief from malevolent planetary influences (particularly Saturn). Reciting 11, 21, or 108 times on Hanuman Jayanti is considered especially meritorious.
Why is sindoor (vermilion) offered to Lord Hanuman?
The connection between Hanuman and sindoor comes from a story in the Ramayana. When Hanuman saw Sita applying sindoor (vermilion) to her hair parting, he asked why. She explained it was for the long life and happiness of Lord Rama. The devoted Hanuman immediately covered his entire body in sindoor — reasoning that if a pinch of sindoor brought Rama happiness, his whole body covered in it would please Rama even more. Rama was deeply moved by this expression of devotion. Since then, Hanuman's idols are traditionally painted vermilion-red or orange, and sindoor is the most valued offering to Hanuman. Applying sindoor to Hanuman's image on Hanuman Jayanti is believed to bring strength and protection.
Other Years
Dates are based on the Hindu panchang and vary by tradition and region. Confirm with your local temple.