Hanuman Puja
A courage-building ritual for protection, discipline, and devotion
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What You'll Need
Essential Items
- •Hanuman image
- •Lamp
- •Incense
- •Flowers
Optional Items
- •Mala (prayer beads)
- •Hanuman Chalisa text
- •Sindoor (optional offering)
Step-by-Step Guide
Prepare the Altar
2-3 minutesPlace Hanuman’s image at the center and arrange your offerings.
Meaning: Order and care support steady devotion
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Light the Lamp
2 minutesLight a lamp and incense. Sit for a moment of steady breathing.
Meaning: Steady breath supports steady mind
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Offer Flowers
1-2 minutesOffer red or orange flowers if available.
Meaning: These colors symbolize strength and devotion
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Chant Hanuman Mantra
5-8 minutesChant the mantra with focus and calm.
Meaning: Invokes courage and protection
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Read or Listen to Hanuman Chalisa
4-8 minutesRecite a portion or the full Chalisa if time allows.
Meaning: Devotional praise strengthens faith and resilience
Aarti and Closing
2-3 minutesOffer aarti and bow with gratitude.
Meaning: Closing seals the blessing
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Sacred Mantras
ॐ हनुमते नमः
Om Hanumate Namah
I bow to Hanuman
Meaning: A simple mantra for courage, devotion, and protection
When to use: During chanting or before starting challenging tasks
ॐ नमो भगवते आञ्जनेयाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Anjaneyaya
Salutations to Lord Hanuman, son of Anjana
Meaning: Honors Hanuman’s divine strength and steadfast devotion
When to use: After the lamp is lit or before the Chalisa
ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि तन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात्
Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat
We meditate on Anjaneya, the son of Vayu; may Hanuman guide our intellect
Meaning: A Hanuman Gayatri for courage, clarity, and steady devotion
When to use: During focused chanting or before important tasks
Helpful Tips
- 💡If you’re feeling anxious, slow your breath to steady your focus
- 💡Offer what you have—simplicity is welcome
- 💡Return to this puja before exams, travel, or important decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read the full Hanuman Chalisa?
No. Even a few verses with devotion are meaningful.
Is this puja suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is simple, powerful, and easy to learn.
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