Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu pageant that celebrates the start of Hanuman, a Hindu deity and an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. The pageant falls on the fifteenth day of the Chaitra month within the Hindu calendar, which generally falls in March or April. In 2025, Hanuman Jayanti might be celebrated on Tuesday, April eighth.
Hanuman is among the hottest and revered deities within the Hindu pantheon. He’s recognized for his energy, braveness, and devotion to Lord Rama. Hanuman can be an emblem of celibacy and is usually depicted carrying a gada (mace) and a saffron flag.