Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Is Hanuman Jayanti in May also? Learn from Panchang

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026: According to the calendar, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated three times in Hindu religion. Hanuman Jayanti of Chaitra Purnima is most popular in North Indian states but according to the calendar, Telugu Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on 12 May 2026. In Andhra, Telangana and Telugu regions, Hanuman ji’s birthday is celebrated on the tenth day of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Also know the importance of how Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in South India.

Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Muhurat

Dashami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start at 3.24 pm on 11 May 2026 and will end at 2.52 pm the next day on 12 May 2026.

The initiation of Telugu Hanuman Jayanti started on 2nd April and will conclude after 41 days on 12th May.

Hanuman ji’s relation with South India

It is said in Ramayana that Mother Anjana, wife of monkey king Kesari, performed rigorous penance on Anjanadri mountain located in Hampi (Karnataka), as a result of which her son Maruti was born. Here Hanuman ji is worshiped in the form of devotion, courage and trouble-shooter. This festival gives the message of increasing self-confidence, restraint and spirit of service.

They are called by many different names in South India. In Anjanadri, he is considered the son of ‘Maruti’, that is, the wind god. In Kannada-speaking areas they are called ‘Hanumantha’ and ‘Anjaneya’, while Telugu-speaking people call them ‘Hanumanthudu’ and ‘Anjaneyudu’. In Tamil tradition he is known as ‘Anjaneyar’

telugu hanuman jayanti puja method

• After taking bath in the morning, a resolution is taken for fasting and worship.
• Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand are recited
• Chola, vermillion, betel leaves and jaggery-gram are offered to Hanumanji.
• Bhajans, kirtans and processions are taken out in temples.
• Many devotees complete 41 days of initiation and perform special puja on this day.

Keep these things in mind

• Very few people know that Charanamrit is never used in the worship of Hanumanji. Therefore avoid doing this during puja.
• Salt should not be consumed on the day of Hanuman Jayanti fast.
• Hanuman ji, being a child celibate, stayed away from the touch of women. In such a situation, women should not touch Hanuman ji during worship.
• Hanuman is a peace-loving and easily pleased god. Therefore, do not quarrel at all at home. Saturn’s wrath may increase due to unrest.

When is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in India?

• Hanuman Jayanti in North India – In most North Indian states, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated during Chaitra Purnima. (2 April 2026)
• Hanuman Jayanti in Tamil Nadu – In Tamil Nadu, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Margashirsha Amavasya as Hanumatha Jayanti. (7 January 2027)
• Hanuman Jayanti in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana – In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated for 41 days starting from Chaitra Purnima and ending on the tenth day during Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. In Andhra Pradesh, devotees start the 41-day initiation on Chaitra Purnima and end it on Hanuman Jayanti. (12 May 2026)
• Hanuman Jayanti in Karnataka – In Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi during the month of Margashirsha. This day is very popular by the name of Hanuman Vratam. (22 December 2026)
• Hanuman Jayanti in Orissa – In Orissa, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated at the time of Vishubha Sankranti which is not celebrated in other calendars. Mesh Also known as Sankranti.

Narasimha Jayanti 2026: Today is Narasimha Jayanti, worship at this auspicious time not in the morning but in the evening, see the method.

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