Hanumath Jayanthi 2027 (Tamil): Date (Thursday 7 January), Margazhi Amavasya and Moolam Timings, Vadai Malai and City Dates Abroad

Quick answer: Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi 2027 falls on Thursday 7 January 2027, the Amavasya of Margazhi, per Drik Panchang for Chennai. Amavasya tithi runs from 11:13 PM on 6 January to 1:53 AM on 8 January (IST), and Moolam nakshatra, Hanuman's birth star in this tradition, ends at 6:08 AM on 7 January. The date is also Thursday 7 January in the USA, Canada, the UK, the Gulf, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia (Drik for New York and Sydney). By our calculation it is Friday 8 January in New Zealand.

Last updated: 25 October 2026. The dates for Chennai, New York and Sydney are from Drik Panchang day pages fetched on 25 October 2026. The other cities are calculated with HinduTone's panchang calculator, which matches Drik on these days.

Hanumath Jayanthi 2027 date and timings

The Tamil observance follows Margazhi Amavasya. Moolam is often running on the same day, but in 2027 it ends just before sunrise on the 7th. Drik Panchang still lists Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) on Thursday 7 January for Chennai, New York and Sydney: the day on which Amavasya is present at sunrise. Some temples may hold special pujas on the evening of 6 January, while Moolam and Amavasya overlap. Follow your temple's announcement.

Hanumath Jayanthi 2027 by city

Local times. Canada uses its 2026–27 clocks: British Columbia UTC−7, Alberta UTC−6 and Manitoba UTC−5 all winter. Times may differ by a minute or two from a printed panchang.

One Hanuman, several birthdays

Different regions remember Hanuman's birth on different days, each with its own textual and temple tradition:

None of these is "the" correct date. Families keep the date of their own region and temple, and many devotees honour Hanuman on more than one. Our Karnataka Hanumad Vratha 2026 guide covers the December observance.

Why Margazhi and Moolam

In Tamil Vaishnava and temple tradition, Hanuman (Anjaneya, son of Anjana) is held to have been born on the Amavasya of Margazhi in Moolam nakshatra. Margazhi is already the holiest month for Vishnu worship: the month of Andal's Tiruppavai and of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. A Hanuman birthday at its close joins devotion to Rama's greatest servant with the devotion of the whole month.

Hanuman is remembered for strength used in service, for courage and for humility. As commonly told, when Sita asked how she could repay him he wanted nothing except to stay where Rama's story is told. That is why Hanuman Chalisa recitation, Ramayana reading, especially the Sundara Kandam, and the chanting of Rama's name are central to the day.

Temples known for Hanumath Jayanthi

Several Tamil Nadu temples are famous for this festival. Customs and timings are set by each temple each year, so check their announcements:

• Namakkal Anjaneyar temple: a tall standing Anjaneya in the open air facing Narasimha's cave shrine, known for a very large vadai malai and abhishekam on Hanumath Jayanthi.
• Suchindram (Thanumalayan temple, Kanyakumari district): home to a towering Hanuman figure; devotees offer butter and garlands. See our Suchindram temple page.
• Nanganallur Anjaneyar (Chennai): a large Anjaneya shrine with early-morning crowds and alankarams on the day.
• Abroad: Hanuman, Murugan and Perumal temples in Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, the UK and Australia often hold Hanumath Jayanthi pujas. Some move them to the nearest weekend.

How to celebrate Hanumath Jayanthi at home

1. Bathe early. If you keep Amavasya tarpanam, do it first, then clean the altar for the Hanuman puja.
2. Place a picture or idol of Hanuman, ideally with Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. Light a ghee or sesame-oil lamp.
3. Offer tulsi, flowers, a betel-leaf garland or a small vadai malai, fruit (bananas are traditional) and a sweet.
4. Chant Om Ham Hanumate Namah and Rama's name (below), recite the Hanuman Chalisa, or read a chapter of the Sundara Kandam.
5. Do aarti, offer the prasad and share it with family and neighbours.

Making a small vadai malai

Make urad dal vadai a little smaller and thinner than usual, without the centre hole closing, and fry them crisp so they hold together. Cool them, then thread them on a clean cotton string or a banana fibre and tie the ends. Eleven, twenty-one or fifty-four vadais are common counts in families, but any number offered with devotion is fine. After the puja the vadais are shared as prasad.

Fasting and health

Some devotees fast until the evening puja, some take only fruit and milk, and many simply eat sattvic food. Fasting is optional. Children, older people, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with diabetes or other conditions, and anyone whose medicines need food should consult a doctor first. They can keep the day with prayer and a light meal.

Mantras for Hanumath Jayanthi

The short Hanuman mantra:

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः॥

oṃ haṃ hanumate namaḥ||

Rama's name, which Hanuman is said never to stop repeating:

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम॥

śrī rāma jaya rāma jaya jaya rāma||

For the full Hanuman Chalisa with meaning, see our Hanuman Chalisa lyrics and meaning.

Tips for families abroad

• A working Thursday: 7 January 2027 is a normal working day in most countries. Do a short morning prayer and keep the main puja and Chalisa for the evening.
• New Zealand: Amavasya reaches sunrise in Auckland only on Friday 8 January, so check whether your temple keeps the 7th or the 8th.
• Vadai and butter: Urad dal and ghee or butter are easy to find in Indian grocery stores; frozen vadai batter also works for a small malai.
• Group Chalisa: Many communities hold an 11- or 108-time Hanuman Chalisa recitation on the nearest weekend (9–10 January).
• Children: Tell the story of Hanuman's leap to Lanka, and let children offer the bananas or help thread the vadai malai.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hanumath Jayanthi 2027 in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi is on Thursday 7 January 2027, per Drik Panchang for Chennai. It is the Amavasya (new moon) of the Tamil month Margazhi. Amavasya runs from 11:13 PM on 6 January to 1:53 AM on 8 January, IST.

Why does Tamil Nadu celebrate Hanuman Jayanti in Margazhi?

Tamil and Kerala traditions hold that Hanuman was born on Margazhi Amavasya in Moolam (Mula) nakshatra. North India celebrates on Chaitra Purnima, which is Tuesday 20 April 2027. Karnataka keeps Hanumad Vratha on Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi, which was Tuesday 22 December 2026. The Telugu states celebrate on Vaishakha Bahula Dashami. Each date is followed in its own region.

Moolam ends early on 7 January. Is the festival still on that day?

Yes. In 2027 Moolam nakshatra ends at 6:08 AM on 7 January (IST), just before sunrise, and Amavasya has already begun at 11:13 PM on the 6th. The day is fixed by Amavasya at sunrise in Margazhi, and Drik Panchang lists Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) on Thursday 7 January for Chennai.

Is the date the same in the USA, Singapore and Australia?

Yes, it is Thursday 7 January 2027 in most places. Drik Panchang shows that date for New York and Sydney, and our calculation gives the same for the UK, Canada, the Gulf, Singapore and Malaysia. In Auckland Amavasya is present at sunrise only on Friday 8 January, so the calculated date there is Friday 8 January. Check with your temple.

What is vadai malai?

It is a garland of vadai, savoury fried lentil rings, offered to Hanuman. Families make a small one at home, and some temples are known for very large ones on Hanumath Jayanthi. Other traditional offerings are a betel-leaf garland (vetrilai malai), a coating of butter (vennai kappu), tulsi and sindoor.

Should I fast on Hanumath Jayanthi?

Fasting is a family custom, not a requirement. Some devotees fast until the evening puja, others take fruit and milk. Children, older people, pregnant women and anyone who has diabetes or another condition, or takes regular medication, should ask a doctor first.

Is this Amavasya also a day for tarpanam?

Yes. 7 January 2027 is also Pausha (Margazhi) Amavasya, which many families keep for tarpanam to their ancestors in the morning, before the Hanuman puja. Follow your family's practice.

Editor's note

Editor's note (25 October 2026): This is a new guide for the Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi of January 2027, which differs from the Chaitra Purnima Hanuman Jayanti. The dates for Chennai, New York and Sydney come from Drik Panchang day pages fetched on 25 October 2026. The other cities are calculated with HinduTone's panchang calculator, which matches those pages. The Karnataka and Chaitra dates are from Drik Panchang (Hyderabad). The Telugu date is calculated and approximate. Temple customs are described in general terms; check each temple's own schedule. Stories are presented as commonly told. Fasting is optional; please follow medical advice.

Also read

• Hanuman Jayanti Karnataka 2026: Hanumad Vratha (22 December)
• Hanuman Chalisa: lyrics and meaning
• Margazhi 2026: Tamil month festivals
• Dhanurmasam 2026: dates and Tiruppavai schedule
• Saphala Ekadashi 2027
• Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2027