The worship of Hanuman Ji is considered most effective when performed at home with purity, simplicity, and complete devotion.
Preparation
Wake up early in the morning (especially on Tuesday or Saturday)
Take a bath and wear clean/new clothes (red or orange colors are considered auspicious)
Clean the place of worship
Place the idol or image of Hanuman Ji facing the east direction
Puja Materials
Sindoor (vermilion)
Jasmine oil
Red flowers
Incense sticks
Lamp (oil or ghee diya)
Betel leaves
Jaggery and roasted gram
Banana or other fruits
Tulsi leaves (optional)
Hanuman Chalisa book
Sankalp (Intention)
- 1
Sit in front of the idol and take a sacred intention
- 2
Close your eyes
- 3
Pray sincerely for strength, courage, and protection
Invocation
- 1
Light the lamp and incense sticks and chant the mantra
- 2
Om Shri Hanumate Namah
Puja Procedure
- 1
Offer sindoor mixed with jasmine oil to Hanuman Ji
- 2
Offer red flowers and garlands
- 3
Offer jaggery and roasted gram
- 4
Offer fruits and betel leaves
Important
Offering sindoor is considered highly important, as it is believed to please Hanuman Ji quickly.
Mantra Chanting and Recitation
- 1
Recite any or all of the following
- 2
Hanuman Chalisa (at least once, preferably 7 or 11 times)
- 3
Bajrang Baan
- 4
Hanuman Ashtak
Aarti
- 1
Perform aarti with a lamp
- 2
Sing the Hanuman Ji Aarti
- 3
Ring a bell during the aarti
Prasad Distribution
- 1
First offer the prasad to Hanuman Ji
- 2
Then distribute it among family members
Important Guidelines
Maintain cleanliness and purity
Avoid non-vegetarian food on the day of worship
Follow celibacy (self-discipline)
Best days: Tuesday and Saturday
Avoid consuming salt during fasting (if observing a fast)