Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) 2026 falls on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 12 May 2026 – the same day. The rule: Telugu states: Vaishakha bahula dasami (41 days after Chaitra pournami). North India keeps Chaitra pournami. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 12 May 2026 runs 6:37 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 11 May 2026 11:55 AM to 12 May 2026 11:22 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 6:37 AM | 11 May 2026 11:55 AM – 12 May 2026 11:22 AM |
| Durban | Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 6:31 AM | 11 May 2026 11:55 AM – 12 May 2026 11:22 AM |
FAQ
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in South Africa?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Hanuman Jayanti on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
How is the date of Hanuman Jayanti decided?
Telugu states: Vaishakha bahula dasami (41 days after Chaitra pournami). North India keeps Chaitra pournami.
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