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As we look forward to 2026, many devotees are curious about the exact date of the celebration due to the overlapping of the Purnima Tithi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date Confirmation for 2026:<\/strong> According to the Hindu Panchang, the Chaitra Purnima Tithi for 2026 begins at 07:08 AM on April 1 (Wednesday) and concludes at 07:41 AM on April 2 (Thursday). In Vedic tradition, festivals are observed based on the &#8216;Udaya Tithi&#8217;\u2014the lunar day prevalent at the time of sunrise. Since the Purnima Tithi prevails at sunrise on April 2, <strong>Hanuman Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Auspicious Puja Timings:<\/strong> The most potent window for performing the main puja and making a &#8216;Sankalp&#8217; is between sunrise and 07:41 AM on April 2. However, temple visits and devotional activities like chanting can be performed throughout the day. Interestingly, April 2 falls on a Thursday, a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu (and his avatar, Lord Rama), making it an exceptionally powerful day for Hanuman devotees to seek twin blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Significance and Rituals:<\/strong> Devotees usually begin the day with a holy bath and wear clean red or saffron clothes. Offering &#8216;Sindoor&#8217; (vermilion) mixed with jasmine oil to the idol of Lord Hanuman is a core ritual believed to please the deity instantly. Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa or performing an &#8216;Akhand Path&#8217; of the Sundarkand is highly recommended to ward off evil and gain mental clarity. Distributing &#8216;Prasad&#8217; like Boondi laddoos or bananas is also a common practice to mark the birth of the Vayu-putra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hanuman Jayanti, the divine birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, is one of the most revered festivals in the Hindu calendar. 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