Hanuman Jayanti

Here's all that you need to know about Hanuman Jayanti, and also 5 bhog recipes that you can make on this day

On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees perform special prayers and rituals at home or in temples to seek his blessings. Many also organise the recitation of the Sundarkand as part of the celebrations.

As you celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, these traditional dishes associated with the auspicious occasion are a must-try.

Hanuman Jayanti Bhog Recipes: Hanuman Jayanti falls every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month. In 2025, the festival will be observed on 12 April.

Many devotees observe a fast on this day and, after evening prayers, offer Boondi or Besan Ladoos, considered Lord Hanuman's favourite sweet as bhog.

Hanuman Jayanti: This festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman and is observed every year on the 'Shukla Paksha Purnima' of the Chaitra month of Hindu calendar.

The word 'motichoor' literally translates to crushed pearls, which signifies the soft and juicy boondi globules dipped in sugar syrup.

Every year, the full moon day (purnima) of the Chaitra month is celebrated as Lord Hanuman's birthday. This year the auspicious day falls on the 11th of April.

Ladoos are a quintessential Indian sweet savoured on every festival or occasion in our country. What makes ladoo a special sweet is its versatility. It can be made with different ingredients and in fact, every ...