Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Full Moon Date, Traditions & Significance

Rani Singh
Apr 9
3 min read

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is an important Hindu festival celebrated with deep devotion all over India. It marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the powerful and faithful devotee of Lord Rama. Known for his bravery, strength, and loyalty, Hanuman holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. In 2025, Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on Saturday, April 12, which is the sacred full moon day of Chaitra Purnima.

History Behind Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. He is also known as Anjaneya, the son of Anjana and Kesari. As per Hindu stories, Hanuman was born with the blessings of Vayu Dev, the Wind God. That’s why he is also called Pavanputra Hanuman.

As per the Sanatan Dharma, Hanuman Ji played a crucial role in the Ramayana, helping Lord Rama rescue Goddess Sita from the demon king Ravana. His unshakable devotion and fearless service to Lord Rama made him one of the most revered deities in Hinduism.

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 Date and Tithi

Festival Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Purnima Tithi Starts: 3:21 AM on April 12, 2025

Purnima Tithi Ends: 5:51 AM on April 13, 2025

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on the full moon day of Chaitra month. This day is considered very holy. Many temples will hold special morning prayers. Devotees will also join kirtans and listen to spiritual talks in honor of Lord Hanuman.

Regional Celebrations of Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated differently across various parts of India, each region following its unique traditions:

North India

In North India, Hanuman Jayanti is most popularly celebrated on Chaitra Purnima, which marks Hanuman’s birthday. Devotees visit temples, offer ladoos, and chant the Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day.

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, devotees follow a 41-day Deeksha. It starts on Chaitra Purnima and ends on the 10th day of Krishna Paksha in the Vaishakha month.

In Tamil Nadu, the festival is called Hanumath Jayanthi. It is celebrated during Margashirsha Amavasya, which falls in December or January.

In Karnataka, it is known as Hanuman Vratam. People celebrate it on the Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha in the Margashirsha month.

Hanuman Ji’s Divine Powers

Lord Hanuman is not just strong. He is also wise, humble, and full of devotion.

His powers include:

Great Strength – He could lift mountains and defeat powerful demons.
Flying Power – He flew across oceans, as told in the Ramayana.
Immortality – He is believed to live forever and bless true devotees.
Shape-Shifting – He could change his form to complete any task.
True Devotion – His love and service for Lord Rama is a perfect example of bhakti.

Even today, many people pray to Hanuman. They seek strength, safety from evil, and peace of mind.

Rituals and Devotion on Hanuman Jayanti 2025

On Hanuman Jayanti 2025, people will pray at homes and temples across the world.

People chant the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kand.
They offer betel leaves, flowers, vermillion, and ladoos.
Many observe fasts for strength, peace, and protection.
Temples are decorated, and bhajans and aartis are performed.

It is believed that praying to Lord Hanuman with a pure heart on this day removes fear and gives inner strength.

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti in Sanatangyan

Platforms like Sanatangyan share that Hanuman Jayanti is not just about rituals. It is a day to look within. It teaches self-discipline. It helps us grow spiritually. Lord Hanuman’s life shows how to serve with humility. He teaches us to trust the divine. His story reminds us to walk the right path. When we follow his values, we become stronger. With his blessings, we can face any problem. We move ahead with truth and devotion.

Hanuman Ji once said, “Where there is Rama, there I am.”

If you truly love and worship Lord Ram, Hanuman Ji will always bless you and stay by your side.

In the Hanuman Chalisa, Tulsidas beautifully says:

"Tumhre bhajan Ram ko paave, janam-janam ke dukh bisraave."

It means- by singing Hanuman Ji’s praises with love, we get closer to Lord Ram, and the pain of many lifetimes fades away.

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is more than just a festival. It reminds us of strength, devotion, and serving God. You can visit a temple or pray at home. Both ways bring peace and a deep connection. This day brings people together through the power of bhakti (devotion).