Hanuman Jayanti 2030 in Leicester falls on Wednesday, April 17, 2030. Sunrise is 6:02 AM GMT+1. In India it is observed on April 18, 2030.
Hanuman Jayanti 2030 timings for Leicester
Date in LeicesterWednesday, April 17, 2030
Tithi — Chaitra Purnimabegins Apr 17, 7:48 AM ends Apr 18, 4:20 AM
Sunrise6:02 AM
Time zoneGMT+1 · Leicester
Important if you are coordinating with family in India:
Hanuman Jayanti falls on April 17, 2030 in Leicester, but on April 18, 2030 in India.
Hindu observances are tied to the tithi at your local sunrise (or to a local moment such as sunset or midnight),
so the calendar date legitimately shifts by a day across time zones. Both are correct for their own location.
What Hanuman Jayanti means
Religious significance
The appearance day of Hanuman — son of Vayu, perfect devotee of Rama, embodiment of strength, service and humility. Devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda, offer sindoor and boondi laddoos, and fast through the day.
Cultural significance
Temples resound with continuous Chalisa chanting and Ram-katha; akharas and wrestlers honor him as patron of strength. In the South, Hanuman Jayanti is also observed on other regional dates.
Good to know
Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa (ideally 11 or 108 times, or simply once with attention) is the heart of the day. Offer sindoor mixed with ghee — dear to Hanuman for Rama’s sake.