Protection & peace
Hanuman Puja
Worship of Lord Hanuman for courage, protection and removal of obstacles, usually on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Why is Hanuman Puja performed?
Hanuman is worshipped for strength, devotion and protection from fear and negative influences.
Who performs it?
Everyone; Hanuman temples are among the busiest on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
When to perform it
Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti, and during difficult times for courage and protection.
Preparing at home
Keep sindoor with jasmine oil, red flowers, boondi or besan laddoo, and the Hanuman Chalisa.
After the puja
Many devotees recite the Chalisa daily or seven times on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Regional traditions
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in Chaitra in North India, in Margashirsha in parts of South India and in December at Ragigudda in Bengaluru; Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have many Anjaneya temples.
Things to avoid
Tradition asks women not to touch the Hanuman idol in some temples — follow the temple’s customs.
Puja vidhi — step by step
- Sankalp — The family sits facing east or north. The pandit states the date, place, family names and gotra, and the purpose of the puja; the host takes water in the right hand as a vow.
- Chola — Sindoor mixed with jasmine oil is offered to the idol.
- Offerings — Red flowers, laddoo and betel leaves.
- Path — Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan or Sundarkand.
- Aarti and prasad — The puja ends with aarti, pushpanjali (offering flowers), prayers for forgiveness of any mistakes, and distribution of prasad.
Families and pandits follow different traditions; your pandit may add or skip steps.
Samagri — what you need
- Sindoor and jasmine oil (chola)
- Red flowers
- Boondi or besan laddoo
- Diya with mustard oil or ghee
- Incense
- Betel leaves
Most pandits bring the special items; confirm the list when they contact you.
Aarti & mantra for this puja
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Frequently asked questions
Which day is best for Hanuman puja?
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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