Hanuman Puja
हनुमान पूजा
Significance
Hanuman Puja is performed for strength, courage, protection from evil spirits, and removal of Saturn's (Shani) ill effects. Especially powerful on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is central to the worship.
Samagri (Materials Needed)
Puja Vidhi (Step by Step)
- 1
Invitation
Face south (Hanuman faces south for protection). Light the ghee lamp and incense. Invoke Hanuman's presence.
ॐ हनुमते नमः
- 2
Sindoor Offering
Apply sindoor (vermilion) on the idol — Hanuman is always depicted in red/orange. Mix sindoor with jasmine oil and apply.
- 3
Hanuman Chalisa
Recite the Hanuman Chalisa (40 verses by Tulsidas). For maximum benefit, recite 7 times or 11 times on Tuesdays.
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि
- 4
Offering and Aarti
Offer laddoo/boondi, seasonal fruits, and betel leaves. Perform aarti with 'Aarti Keeje Hanuman Lala Ki'. Distribute prasad.
Best Time to Perform
Tuesday and Saturday morning, Hanuman Jayanti