April 3, 2026 – On Thursday, April 2, 2026 (Chaitra Purnima), millions of Hindus and the Indian diaspora across the world joyously celebrated Hanuman Jayanti 2026, the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman (Bajrangbali). Devotees sought blessings for strength, courage, protection from obstacles, and unwavering devotion, just like Lord Hanuman’s eternal bhakti towards Lord Ram.
From grand temple events and community bhandaras to the massive global online event Chalisas for Peace 2026, NRIs united in reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, performing aarti, and organizing acts of seva. The celebrations highlighted the living connection of the Indian diaspora with their spiritual roots.
Here’s a country-wise overview of how NRIs celebrated Hanuman Jayanti 2026:
United States (USA)
The US saw vibrant celebrations, especially in states with large Indian populations.
- Texas: Major events at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco (Dallas) and Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Sugar Land (home to one of the tallest Hanuman statues outside India). Special abhishek, Sundar Kand Path, and community feasts were held.
- California: Mount Madonna Center (Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple) organised colourful processions, Vedic yajna, and kirtans.
- New York & New Jersey: Temples like America Sevashram Sangha hosted havan, collective chanting, and devotional programmes. Many families performed home pujas and joined the global Chalisas for Peace broadcast featuring artists like Krishna Das and Anup Jalota.
United Kingdom (UK)
- London: Chinmaya Mission UK and other temples organised full-day programmes with 108 Hanuman Chalisa recitations. The Chalisas for Peace 2026 event had strong UK participation.
- Leicester & Nottingham: Special Hanuman Janmotsav with group aarti, bhajans, and community langar. Devotees kept fasts and offered sindoor, laddoos, and red flowers to Lord Hanuman.
Canada
- Ontario (Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga): Grand celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hindu Mandir of Toronto, and Durga Mandir with abhishek, Sundar Kand Path, and bhandaras.
- British Columbia (Surrey & Vancouver): Shree Ram Hindu Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir hosted large gatherings with collective Hanuman Chalisa chanting.
- Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton): Hindu Society temples organised special pujas and cultural programmes.
Australia
- Sydney: Hanuman Mandir (Liverpool) held all-day events with 108 Hanuman Chalisa recitations and community bhandara.
- Melbourne: Sri Durga Temple and Chinmaya Mission featured Dhwajarohan, Sundar Kand Path, and family-oriented programmes with kids’ activities.
- Other cities like Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide saw temple pujas and home celebrations.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Dubai: Hindu Temple Dubai and Shree Radheshyam Mandir organised special poojas, aarti, and bhajans from early morning.
- Abu Dhabi: Triveni Adhyatmik Samitee hosted Hanuman Mahajanmotsav with evening satsang.
- Sharjah & other emirates: Community events with group chanting and prasad distribution reflected the strong Indian expatriate presence in the Gulf.
Other Notable Countries with Significant NRI & Hindu Populations
- Singapore & Malaysia: Temples organised grand processions and special abhishek. Malaysia is home to several towering Hanuman statues that drew large crowds.
- Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean): Home to one of the tallest Hanuman statues outside India (at Dattatreya Temple, Carapichaima). Elaborate celebrations with traditional Caribbean-Hindu flavour.
- South Africa, Mauritius, Guyana & Fiji: Strong Indo-Caribbean and Indo-African communities held colourful events blending local culture with traditional Hanuman worship.
- Europe (Germany, Netherlands, etc.): Bhakti Marga and other organisations hosted dedicated Hanuman Jayanti events.
- Global Online: The Chalisas for Peace 2026 — a 16-hour worldwide broadcast — saw 108 singers from over 30 countries chanting the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times for world peace.
Common Rituals Practised by NRIs Worldwide
- Early morning snan and puja with sindoor, red flowers, bananas, laddoos, and ghee lamps.
- Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa (11, 21, or 108 times), Sundar Kand Path, and Hanuman mantras.
- Temple visits, collective aarti, bhajans, and Havan.
- Community bhandaras and acts of selfless service (seva).
- Observing fasts (vrat) for strength and protection.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 reminded the global Indian diaspora of Lord Hanuman’s timeless message: strength in adversity, humility in victory, and pure devotion in all actions.
Jai Shri Ram! Jai Bajrangbali!
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