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Hanuman Puja

The worship of Sankat Mochan - the one who removes distress, performed on Tuesdays and Saturdays, invoking the supreme Bhakta whose unconditional service to Rama is the template for devotion, and whose power of protection is available to every since

Overview

What Is This Puja?

The Hanuman Chalisa's eighth verse captures the theological position of Hanuman in North Indian bhakti: Vidyavaan guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur - learned, virtuous, supremely capable, and ever-eager to accomplish Ram's purpose. These are not heroic qualities in the ordinary sense. They describe a consciousness that has perfectly aligned its will with dharma. Hanuman's power, which the Chalisa describes as boundless, flows not from personal acquisition but from this perfect alignment. This is why Hanuman worship is the most widely practiced devotional tradition in North India today. He is accessible. The Chalisa can be recited by a child or an elder. There is no caste, gotra, or sectarian qualification for his worship. And the nature of what he grants - protection from distress (Sankat Mochan), removal of fear, restoration of courage - addresses the most fundamental anxieties of human life. The Hanuman Puja as a formal ritual ceremony - as opposed to the daily devotional recitation of the Chalisa, which millions of North Indians already perform - adds the Vedic framework of Sankalpa, Shodashopachara, and Ashtottara. This transforms the devotional gesture into a specific, intentional act of upasana with a stated purpose that the deity can be directly addressed about.

SiddhiStar Note

“"Many families ask why they need a puja when they already recite the Chalisa daily. The Chalisa is the devotional relationship. The puja is the formal petition. Both are necessary, but they serve different functions. When I perform Hanuman Puja for a family facing a specific sankat - a serious illness, a prolonged crisis, an adversarial situation - the Sankalpa that names the family, the situation, and the specific request made to Hanuman is what makes the ceremony a direct communication rather ”

Primary Deities

Hanuman (Sankat Mochan, primary) • Ram (invoked through Rama Nama as the root of Hanuman's power) • Ganesha (first) • Gauri • Varun Dev (via Kalash)

Commonly requested for

●Serious illness in the family - Hanuman Bahuk (Tulsidas' petition written during illness) makes him the specific deity for this petition
●Safety and protection for a family member undertaking a dangerous journey or living in a difficult environment
●Shani dosh mitigation - Saturday Hanuman Puja is the most widely prescribed remedy for Saturn's adverse effects
●For individuals experiencing chronic fear, anxiety, or a sense of being under threat
●Before competitive sports events - Hanuman as the embodiment of physical strength and mental courage
●Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima) - annual festival puja

Where Does This Puja Come From?

Primary Source

Valmiki Ramayana (Sundarakanda and Yuddhakanda) - Hanuman's deeds described · Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas (Sundarakanda) - the North Indian tradition's primary Hanuman text · Hanuman Chalisa (Tulsidas, 16th century) - 40 Awadhi verses that serve as the complete Hanuman upasana for the North Indian household tradition

Supporting Texts

Hanuman Ashtaka · Bajrang Baan · Hanuman Bahuk (Tulsidas) - written during illness, seeking Hanuman's healing grace · Anjaneyashatakam

Ritual Flow

Understanding the sequence helps you participate meaningfully rather than merely observe.

Sankalpa

Householder declares intent with gotra, nakshatra, and the specific sankat (distress) or purpose for which Hanuman's intervention is sought. The Sankalpa for Sankat Nivaran Puja is more specific than the standard format - it names the nature of the difficulty.

Ganapati Puja

Ganesha worshipped. In the Hanuman Puja tradition, the Ganesha invocation specifically connects to Hanuman through the Rama Nama - Ganesha as the presiding deity of the sacred word that is the root of Hanuman's power.

Hanuman Avahana and Sthapana

Hanuman formally invited into his murti, ideally a sindoor-covered image of Veer Hanuman (standing, Gada in hand) or Pranam Hanuman (in the posture of devotion). The Avahana mantra recited. Sindoor is applied to the murti - this is the most defining act of Hanuman worship in the North Indian tradition.

Panchamrit Abhisheka and Shodashopachara

Five-round abhisheka. Sindoor and mustard oil are added to the standard offering set for Hanuman - sindoor applied to the image, mustard oil used for the lamp offering. Both are specifically prescribed for Hanuman in the North Indian tradition and are not used for other deities.

Hanuman Chalisa Recitation

The Hanuman Chalisa (40 verses in Awadhi, by Tulsidas) recited in full - three times for the Sankat Nivaran puja, once for the regular vrat puja. The Chalisa functions as both Stotra and Kavacham - the final verse explicitly describes its protective function.

Bajrang Baan (for Sankat Nivaran)

The Bajrang Baan - Tulsidas' more intense petition to Hanuman - recited for the Sankat Nivaran occasion. This text is not part of the regular Tuesday/Saturday puja. It is reserved for situations of genuine urgency. The purohit recites it; the householder listens and participates through Sankalpa.

Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali

108 names of Hanuman recited with individual sindoor or red flower offerings. The names span Hanuman's role as the son of Vayu, the disciple of Surya, the servant of Rama, and the destroyer of obstacles.

Aarti and Prasad

Aarti with mustard-oil lamp (not ghee lamp - mustard oil is Hanuman's specific lamp medium). Prasad - boondi, jaggery, or besan ladoo are distributed. Flower garland of red marigolds placed on the murti.

Understanding the sequence helps you participate meaningfully rather than merely observe.

Samagri Required

Every item has a function — this is a functional manifest, not a shopping list.

Hanuman Murti

Sindoor-covered Veer Hanuman or Pranam form; stone or clay

Sindoor (large qty)

Hanuman's primary offering and his identification mark; also applied to murti

Mustard Oil

Hanuman's lamp medium - mustard oil specifically, not ghee or sesame

Red Marigold Garland

Hanuman's primary flower offering; red is his colour

Jaggery (Gur)

Naivedya - Hanuman's traditional sweet offering in North India

Boondi

Prasad; boondi ladoo or plain boondi - widely distributed

Panchamrit (5 types)

Abhisheka sequence

Besan Ladoo

Alternative prasad; offered as Naivedya

Kalash (Copper)

Ceremony anchor; Varun Dev's seat

Mango Leaves (5)

Kalash mouth

Red Cloth

Vastra offering for Hanuman; his colour

Akshata

Ashtottara offerings

Camphor

Aarti; Agni as witness

Paan-Supari

Offered as Tamboola in Shodashopachara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hanuman Puja prescribed for Shani dosh? What is the connection?

The connection is described in the Ramcharitmanas: Shani (Saturn) was imprisoned by Hanuman during the Lanka episode and released through Hanuman's grace. Out of gratitude, Shani is said to be restrained in his adverse influence on devotees of Hanuman. This narrative framework makes Hanuman worship the most widely prescribed remedy for Saturn's adverse transit periods in North Indian astrological tradition.

Is Bajrang Baan appropriate for all occasions or only for urgent situations?

Can women perform the Hanuman Puja?

How is this different from the Sundarakand Path?

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