Hanuman Puja 2025 will be observed on Sunday, October 19, 2025, a day before the main Diwali celebrations, coinciding with Kali Chaudas (also known as Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi).
This sacred ritual is especially celebrated in Gujarat and North India to invoke Lord Hanuman’s blessings for strength, protection, and spiritual power.
Hanuman Puja Muhurat 2025The Deepavali Hanuman Puja will be performed during the following auspicious time:
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Muhurat Time: 11:41 PM (October 19) to 12:31 AM (October 20)
Duration: 50 minutes to 51 Minutes
chaturdashi Tithi: The Kartik Krishna
Chaturdashi tithi begins at 1:51 PM on October 19, 2025, and ends at 3:44 PM on October 20, 2025.
Significance of Hanuman Puja During Diwali Hanuman Puja holds special importance as it is performed during Kali Chaudas, a night when negative energies and evil spirits are believed to be most active. Devotees worship Lord Hanuman, the divine protector, to seek strength, courage, and protection from evil forces.
According to sacred texts, this tradition is rooted in the legend that Diwali marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. Pleased with Hanuman’s unwavering devotion and loyalty, Lord Rama blessed him to be worshipped before Himself, which is why devotees perform Hanuman Puja one day before Diwali.
How to Perform Hanuman Puja the puja ritual involves the following steps :
Preparation: Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Clean and decorate the puja area.
Setup: Place an idol or picture of Lord Hanuman on a clean platform.
Offerings: Light oil lamps (diyas), offer sindoor (vermillion), flowers (preferably red), fruits, and sweets to Lord Hanuman.
Chanting: Recite Hanuman Chalisa and chant mantras like “ॐ हनुमते नमः” (Om Hanumate Namah) .
Aarti: Perform the Hanuman aarti and seek blessings for protection from negativity and obstacles.
Regional Observance in Gujarat, Hanuman Puja is a key Diwali ritual performed on Kali Chaudas. At the Hanumangarhi Temple in Ayodhya, this day is also observed as Shri Hanuman Jayanti, though most of North India celebrates Hanuman Jayanti on Chaitra Purnima.
The worship of Hanuman on this night symbolizes spiritual cleansing and divine protection, ensuring devotees are free from fear, negativity, and obstacles as they welcome the festival of lights .
About the Author
