India and Global Hindu Diaspora Joyously Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti 2026 with Devotion and Grand Processions

New Delhi/Hyderabad, April 2, 2026 — Millions of devotees across India and the world are celebrating Hanuman Jayanti today with immense faith, fervour, and traditional rituals, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman — the immortal vanara warrior, epitome of strength, unwavering devotion, loyalty to Lord Rama, and selfless service.

Observed on Chaitra Purnima, Hanuman Jayanti fell on Thursday, April 2, 2026. In North India, the festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm, while South Indian temples are also marking the day with special pujas and bhajans.

Significance of Hanuman Jayanti

Lord Hanuman, also revered as Bajrangbali, Sankat Mochan, and Pavan Putra, is worshipped for his extraordinary physical and mental strength, humility, and complete surrender to Lord Rama. Devotees believe that sincere prayers to Hanuman on this auspicious day grant courage to face life’s challenges, protection from obstacles, and success in righteous endeavours.

Traditional Celebrations Across India

Temples and homes were beautifully decorated with marigold flowers, saffron flags, and images of Lord Hanuman. Common rituals include:

• Fasting or consuming sattvic food
• Applying sindoor to Hanuman idols
• Offering laddus, jaggery, bananas, and betel leaves
• Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times or more
• Organising Akhand Path (continuous recitation) of sacred texts

Grand Shobha Yatras (processions) were taken out in many cities, with beautifully decorated tableaux, bhajan groups, and devotees chanting “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Bajrangbali.”

In Gujarat, the famous Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman Temple in Salangpur witnessed massive crowds. Special abhishekams and large-scale community events were organised throughout the day.

Other major temples such as the Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place (Delhi), Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, and temples in Ayodhya, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru saw heavy footfall with devotees queuing up for darshan from early morning.

Police and local administrations in major cities deployed additional forces to ensure smooth conduct of processions and maintain peace during the festivities.

Global Celebrations by Indian Diaspora

The Indian diaspora, particularly NRIs in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East, also observed Hanuman Jayanti with traditional zeal. Many temples organised special events including:

• Mass recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa
• Sundar Kand path
• Cultural programs highlighting Hanuman’s ideals of bhakti, shakti, and seva (selfless service)

Communities emphasised Lord Hanuman’s message of courage, discipline, and devotion as a guiding light amid modern-day challenges.

A Day of Strength and Inspiration

Hanuman Jayanti serves as an annual reminder of the power of pure devotion and the importance of performing one’s duty without expectation. From schoolchildren participating in fancy dress competitions as Hanuman to elderly devotees narrating stories from the Ramayana, the festival brought together people across age groups and regions.

As chants of “Jai Hanuman” echoed in temples and streets across the country and abroad, devotees prayed for strength, peace, and prosperity for their families and the nation.

Jai Bajrangbali! Jai Shri Ram!