Overview
- Hanuman Jayanti 2025 is being observed today, April 12, aligning with Chaitra Purnima, as confirmed by Drik Panchang.
- Devotional activities include fasting, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, performing shodashopachara puja, and acts of charity by devotees across India.
- Prominent leaders, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh, extended greetings, emphasizing the festival's national importance.
- Pilgrims flock to sacred sites like Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya and Anjanadri Hill near Hampi, believed to be Lord Hanuman's birthplace.
- Regional variations in observance highlight India's cultural diversity, with some southern states celebrating Hanuman Jayanti during Margashirsha.