In Sanatan Dharma, each day of the week is dedicated to a specific deity. Tuesday is considered special for worshipping Lord Hanuman, who is known as the remover of obstacles. It is believed that those who worship Hanumanji properly on Tuesday receive his blessings and achieve success in all their tasks. Additionally, his blessings provide relief from life’s difficulties and problems.
Hanuman Puja Vidhi
- On Tuesday, wake up early and greet Lord Hanuman.
- Take a bath and hold water in your palm while chanting: “Om Keshavaya Namah, Om Narayanaya Namah, Om Madhavaya Namah, Om Hrishikeshaaya Namah.”
- Then, chant “Om Govindaya Namah,” wash your hands, and put on clean clothes.
- Clean your home temple and sprinkle some Ganga water to purify it.
- Spread a red cloth on a platform and place Lord Hanuman’s idol on it.
- Now dress Hanumanji in clothes and offer vermilion, rice grains, and flowers.
- Light a lamp filled with jasmine oil.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand.
- Do the Aarti of Lord Hanuman and offer him boondi laddoos.
- Finally, distribute the prasad to everyone.
Benefits of Worshiping Lord Hanuman
It is believed that worshiping Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays helps remove difficulties from one's life and brings happiness and positivity. Devotees also receive the blessings of Lord Hanuman, the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. Chanting the mantra "Om Shri Hanumante Namah" on this day is said to bring auspicious results.
List of Hanuman Puja Items
- Ganga water (Gangajal)
- Clean water
- Red vermilion (Roli)
- Rice grains (Akshat)
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Sweets
- Jasmine oil
- Boondi laddoos
