Hanuman Jayanti Vrat, also referred as Hanuman Jayanthi Upvaas, is dedicated to Hanuman and is performed on His birthday and also a day before it in some regions. In 2024, the date of Hanuman Jayanti Vrat is on April 5 in Maharashtra and other western parts of India
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the Chaitra Purnima day (full moon day in the Hindu month of Chaitra).
Hanuman Jayanti upvas is a full day fast. Those who opt for partial fasting eat fruits or take a single meal. People read Hanuman Chalisa or chant Ram Nam