Lord Hanuman is said to be one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. As per Hindu mythology, Hanuman is deemed to be Chiranjeevi, the one that makes
him immortal and is believed to still live among us on Earth. "Devotees of Lord Hanuman are known as Hanuman Bhakta. Lord Hanuman is considered a lifelong Brahmachari. It is believed that He has taken the vow to celibate throughout His life and to remain an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Hence, Lord Hanuman is the most significant deities for those who have taken the vow of celibacy especially among male devotees," states Drik Panchang. For the unversed, Lord Hanuman is the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and his worship holds a significant place in Hinduism. According to mythological beliefs, he can relieve people of their suffering, which is why he is also known as Sankatmochan. Hanuman Jayanti, that marks his birth is an important festival for Hindus. But did you know that Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year? Why Is Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated Twice A Year? The first Hanuman Jayanti marks Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary and the other is celebrated as the Vijay Abhinandan Mahotsav. As per Hindu scriptures, Sankatmochan Hanuman was born on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month on a Tuesday during the Mesha Lagna. The other Hanuman Jayanti is observed in the Chaitra month. It is linked to a fascinating mythological tale. According to this legend, Lord Hanuman possessed extraordinary powers from birth. As a child, when he felt hungry, he mistook the sun for a fruit and attempted to eat it. As he approached the sun, he tried to swallow it, causing darkness to engulf the entire earth. When Lord Indra learned of this, he struck Hanuman with his Vajra to prevent him from swallowing the sun. This rendered Lord Hanuman unconscious. Upon discovering this, his father, Pawan Dev, became furious and stopped the flow of air across the universe. This caused chaos on earth. This is when Lord Brahma intervened to pacify Pawan Dev and revived Lord Hanuman. It is believed that Lord Hanuman was granted new life on the full moon day of the Chaitra month. This is why Hanuman Jayanti is also observed on this day every year. When Is The First Hanuman Jayanti Of 2026? According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha will begin at 7:06 am on 1 April 2026. It will end at 7:41 am on 2 April 2026. Hence, Hanuman Janmotsav will be celebrated on 2 April 2026. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
