When is the 2024 Hanuman Jayanti? Correct Date, History, Significance, Shubh Muhurat, and Puja Vidhi for April 23 or 24

For Hindus, Hanuman Jayanti is a highly significant holiday. All around the nation, there is a lot of pomp to celebrate it. The ways that Lord Hanuman’s followers commemorate the day include fasting, going to temples, doing pujas, and adorning their house of worship. Other names for this holy day are Anjaneya Jayanti, Hanumath Jayanti, Bajrangbali Jayanti, and Hanuman Janamotsav.

The Hindu calendar dates the celebration of Hanuman Jayanti to the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Another name for Lord Hanuman, who was born to Mata Anjana and Kesari, is Vayu Deva, the son of the Wind God. Hindu mythology states that Lord Hanuman is a devoted disciple of Lord Rama and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is a symbol of power, bravery, and courage.

Hanuman Jayanti is when? April 23 or 24
Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, according to Drik Panchang. On April 23, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 03:25 and conclude at 05:18.

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: An Overview and Interpretation
On Hanuman Jayanti, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, one of the main characters in the Hindu epic Ramayana and a devoted disciple of Lord Rama. Consequently, the birthdate of Lord Hanuman is linked to the time of Lord Ram. Drik Panchang claims that on Mangalwar (Tuesday), immediately after daybreak on Chaitra Purnima, Lord Hanuman was born. He was born in Chitra Nakshatra and Mesha Lagna.

According to legend, Lord Hanuman is the possessor of both Nav Nidhi and Ashta Siddhi and is an incarnation of Mahadeva. He represents boundless energy, devotion, and loyalty. Lord Hanuman’s prayers encourage prosperity, power, and harmony in one’s life.

Shubh Muhurat on Hanuman Jayanti 2024
Devotees planning to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti should be mindful of the following Shubh Muhurat times, according to Drik Panchang:

From 4:20 AM until 5:04 AM is Brahma Muhurta
From 11:53 AM until 12:46 PM, Abhijit
Godhuli Muhurta: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From 3:27 PM until 5:14 PM, Amrit Kalam
Pratah Sandhya: 04:42–05:47 in the morning
2:30 PM to 3:23 PM: Vijaya Muhurta
6:52 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. Sayahna Sandhya
Nishita Muhurta (April 24, 11:57 PM to 00:41 AM).

2024’s Hanuman Jayanti: Puja Vidhi
Washing one’s hands, holding fresh water and flowers in the right hand, and reciting the Sankalpa Mantra are the first steps in worshiping Lord Hanuman. Following the Avahan Mudra, worshippers sit in front of the idol of Lord Hanuman to meditate. After that, the idol’s feet are cleaned with water and the seat is consecrated to Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman’s idol is cleansed using ghee, milk, curd, honey, and sugar. Next, it is presented with clothing, fragrance, whole rice, and flowers. With that, the pooja is over.