Day & deity
Introduction
Tuesday and Saturday are dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the provider of courage, physical health, and freedom from negative energies and Saturn (Shani) planetary doshas.
Hanuman Puja Samagri
- Picture or Idol of Lord Hanuman
- Mustard oil (Sarson ka tel) or Sesame oil lamp (Jasmine oil optional)
- Orange Sindoor (Vermillion) & Red Flowers (Hibiscus/Rose)
- Jaggery (Gud) and roasted Gram (Chana) or Boondi Laddoo
- Hanuman Chalisa booklet or text
Step-by-step procedure
Step 1
Lighting the Lamp & Invocation
Shastri Ji says: Sit on a clean red or woolen mat facing East or North. Light a mustard oil or jasmine oil lamp before Hanuman Ji. Bow down mentally to Lord Rama first.
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Step 2
Tilak & Flower Offering
Apply orange Sindoor mixed with a drop of ghee/oil on Hanuman Ji's feet (or picture). Offer red flowers at His feet.
अतुलितबलधामं हेमशैलाभदेहं दनुजवनकृशानुं ज्ञानिनामग्रगण्यम्।सकलगुणनिधानं वानराणामधीशं रघुपतिप्रियभक्तं वातजातं नमामि॥
Step 3
Hanuman Chalisa Recitation
Recite the Hanuman Chalisa 1, 3, or 7 times with focused attention and devotion.
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
Step 4
Bhog & Aarti
Offer Jaggery and Roasted Chana or Boondi Laddoo as Bhog. Perform Hanuman Aarti and ask for strength and protection.
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की ।दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की ॥