Festival and celebrations

IIE DIGITAL DESK :Hanuman Jayanti 2025 will be observed with devotion and religious fervor by millions of devotees across India as they celebrate the birth of Lord Hanuman, the symbol of strength, loyalty, and devotion. This auspicious day falls on April 12, 2025, which corresponds to the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Chaitra. Hanuman Jayanti is considered one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism and is marked by special pujas, prayers, and recitations of sacred texts dedicated to Lord Hanuman.

On this day, temples dedicated to Hanuman are beautifully decorated, and devotees throng in large numbers to offer their prayers. The celebration begins early in the morning, with people taking a holy bath and donning clean, often saffron-colored clothes. An idol or image of Lord Hanuman is placed on the puja altar, and the rituals commence with chanting of mantras, offerings of flowers, vermilion, sweets like laddus and bananas, and lighting of diyas.

The most important part of the Hanuman Jayanti puja vidhi is the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand from the Ramayana. Devotees also observe fasts and visit Hanuman temples to seek his blessings for courage, protection, and success in life. Shubh muhurat for Hanuman Jayanti puja on April 12 begins early in the morning and extends through the day, with exact timings varying by location. Consulting a local panchang for precise puja timings is advised.

Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is expected to witness vibrant celebrations throughout India, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka. The spiritual significance of the day lies in invoking Lord Hanuman’s divine energy and seeking strength to overcome obstacles.