Hanuman Puja
GujaratiAlso known as: Hanuman Vandana
Hanuman Puja
About Hanuman Puja
Hanuman Puja is performed to worship Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and devoted servant of Lord Rama. It can be performed on various occasions, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Devotees offer sindoor, mustard oil, and flowers to Lord Hanuman for protection, strength, and blessings. The Hanuman Chalisa is recited with devotion.
The festival is especially significant in Gujarat, where Hanuman temples are visited by thousands of devotees seeking protection and blessings.
Hanuman Puja symbolizes the devotion, strength, and selfless service of Lord Hanuman, inspiring devotees to cultivate these qualities.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Hanuman.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a fast.
- Visit Hanuman temple for puja.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the Hanuman puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area.
- Apply sindoor to the Hanuman idol.
- Offer mustard oil, flowers, banana, and jaggery.
- Light incense sticks and perform aarti.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It can be performed on Tuesdays, Saturdays, or on Hanuman Jayanti for maximum benefits.
Sindoor, mustard oil, flowers, banana, and jaggery are traditional offerings.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.