Hanuman Jayanti in Bodh Gaya

Date and timing in this city

In Bodh Gaya (बोद्ध गया), India, Hanuman Jayanti falls on Chaitra Purnima, the full-moon day of the Chaitra month. The observance marks the birth of Hanuman, and the deity honoured is Hanuman.

For Bodh Gaya, the date computed for the city's own sunrise is:

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

Bodh Gaya follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Because the festival is tied to Chaitra Purnima, the day is reckoned from the local sunrise and the prevailing tithi, not from a single all-India clock. Readers who observe vratam or begin puja at a particular point in the day should confirm the tithi window for their own location and tradition.

Why the date can differ from India

It is common for a tithi-based festival to be listed on one date nationally and observed on another in a given city. Purnima begins and ends at specific moments, and the rule for which sunrise or which day carries the observance varies by region and by sampradaya. Bodh Gaya's own sunrise therefore decides the local date, and this can differ from the date shown for India as a whole.

Traditions also differ in how the month is reckoned — amanta and purnimanta conventions, and North and South Indian practice, do not always align. Where such differences exist, both are held as valid within their communities. For personal chart questions, consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general calendar.

Where and how the community celebrates (general, no venue claims)

Hanuman Jayanti is pan-India in observance, and Bodh Gaya is no exception. The day is marked with devotion to Hanuman: recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarakanda, reading of the Ramayana, and offerings of sindoor and chameli oil are widely associated with the observance. Many devotees keep a vrat, sing bhajans, and visit a nearby Hanuman shrine as part of their own family practice.

Because the observance is pan-India, the way it is kept in Bodh Gaya follows the general customs of the region rather than any single local event. Households and neighbourhood groups observe it in their own manner, and the form of celebration varies from family to family.

Practical tips

• Confirm the Chaitra Purnima tithi window for Bodh Gaya before fixing your vrat or puja time.
• Note that the 2026 and 2027 dates above are computed for Bodh Gaya's sunrise; a national listing may show a different day.
• If your family follows a particular sampradaya, keep its convention for the day of observance.
• For anything relating to your own chart, speak with a qualified jyotishi.