Hanuman Jayanti in Agra

Date and timing in this city

In Agra, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Chaitra Purnima, the full moon of the Chaitra month. Because the tithi is reckoned from the local sunrise and the local panchang, the date is computed for Agra's own horizon rather than for a single all-India schedule.

For Agra, the brief gives two forthcoming dates:

• 2026: Wednesday 1 April 2026
• 2027: Tuesday 20 April 2027

Agra follows Asia/Kolkata time. Devotees in the city typically read the day's panchang for the Purnima tithi and plan their vrat, puja and recitation around the timings given there. Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Hanuman, and the observance is pan-India, so the same tithi is honoured across the country even where the civil date differs.

Why the date can differ from India

It is worth being clear about what "the date in India" means. A tithi is a lunar day measured by the Moon's movement, and it begins and ends at specific moments — not at midnight. When the Purnima tithi is current at sunrise, that day is generally taken as the observance day. If the tithi begins or ends near a sunrise boundary, or if a panchang follows a slightly different convention, the assigned date can shift by a day.

Tradition also varies. North Indian calendars commonly follow the purnimanta reckoning, in which the month ends at Purnima, while many South Indian and other calendars follow the amanta reckoning. Smarta and Vaishnava observances may also differ in which moment they treat as decisive. This is why a city page such as Agra's can legitimately show a date that does not match a general national listing. The honest answer is that both are computed, and the local panchang for Agra is the reference to follow.

Where and how the community celebrates

Hanuman Jayanti is a pan-India observance, and Agra is no exception. The day is marked by vrat (fasting, in the form the devotee keeps), puja to Hanuman, and recitation — most commonly the Hanuman Chalisa and readings from the Ramayana tradition. Many devotees visit a Hanuman temple, offer sindoor and chameli oil where that is the local custom, and join in kirtan or bhajan through the day. Since the observance is tied to the Purnima tithi, the main worship is usually arranged around the timings given in the local panchang rather than at a fixed clock hour.

Practical tips

• Confirm the Purnima tithi timings in an Agra panchang for your year before fixing your vrat or puja.
• Note that the 2026 and 2027 dates above fall on a Wednesday and a Tuesday respectively in Agra.
• If you keep a fast, follow your family's customary practice; traditions differ on what is permitted.
• For anything tied to your own chart — vrat rules, mantra count, or a specific muhurta — consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general page.