Mangalvar Vrat: Tuesday Dedicated to Hindu God Lord Hanuman

In Hinduism, each day in a week is dedicated to a particular deity in the Hindu pantheon. Tuesday or Mangalvar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Upvaas (fasting) on the day is dedicated to Hanuman and Mangal or Mars. Mangalwar, Tuesday, takes its name from the god Mangal or Mars who rules the day and is considered to be a trouble maker, and the fast is to ward off the harmful effects. Red is the preferred color on the day.

It must be noted here that the Hanuman might not be worshipped on Tuesday in all regions. Some communities might be worshipping some other deity. For example, in South India the day is dedicated to Skanda or Muruga or Kartikeya (Kartik). But generally Tuesday is dedicated to Hanuman.

Mangalvar Vrat is observed by those couples who wish to have a son. Other benefits include happiness in the family. People who believe in astrology observe fast to alleviate the harmful effects associated with the planet mangal or mars.

Those who undertake the fast on Tuesdays only take a single meal. It is a whole day fast. The single meal on the day is usually any food made of wheat and jaggery. Most people observe the fast for 21 Tuesdays without a break.

People wear red colored clothes on the day and offer red flowers to Lord Hanuman.

It is believed that Lord Hanuman will help his devotees in overcoming difficulties in life especially those that arises from the activities of Mangal graha.

Related

Monday Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Thursday Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Friday Dedicated to Santoshi Ma

Saturday fasting to avoid the ill effects of Shani



65 comments:

Anonymous said...

I LOVE HANUMAN JI!

Anonymous said...

Jai Siyaram jai Hanuman

Anonymous said...

jai bajrang bali

Sunny said...

Aum namoh anjanay mahabalay swaha!!

Anonymous said...

For Lord Ganesha, we keep fast on Wednesday not on Tuesday.

Eklavya said...

MONDAY IS A DAY FOR LORD SHIV
TUESDAY IS FOR LORD GANESH AND ALL GODESS
WEDNSEDAY IS FOR VISHNU
THURSDAY IS FOR BRAHMA
FRIDAY IS FOR ALL GODDESS
SATURADAY IS FOR SHANI AND HANUMAN
SUNDAY IS FOR SURYA.

Nirmal said...

Jay Bajrangbali ki!

sandeep said...

He Sankatmochan vighanharan Pawanputra Mahabali Hanuman Teri sada hi jai

sandeep said...

Jai Sri Ram Jai Jai Hanuman

sandeep said...

He bajrang Bali Hanuman Tera Hi sahara Prabhu.Tu Hi Prabhu

sunny"BABA" said...

manglwar ko kewal ek anay khate h chahe wo salty ho ya fir sweet ho

Pravesh Koirala said...

Jai MahaBali.
In our region (Nepal), we only worship Shree Ganesh and Mahabali.
Personally I think that fasting is more a way of controlling oneself. So even if you are an atheist then you must fast because it will help you to control yourself. If you can win your hunger then you will win anything.
And yes, a great blog. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Very Good

Anonymous said...

i am just curious.. what if a women is going thru her monthly circle.. is it still ok to continue the fast.. if not its impossible to fast 21 weeks without break...

tushar said...

jai Hanumant

Anonymous said...

No salty food on tuesday fast only sweet food

Dhruv said...

jai hanumaan baba ki

Anonymous said...

ko nahi janat hai jag maie kapi sankat mochan naam thiharo.

Anonymous said...

jai mahaabali hanumaan

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Anonymous said...

I love god hunuman and all gods. when i feel i'm under the problem just i think my god hanuman only surprisingly i could escape from that problem, so my personal experience if anyone under the problem or anything just think god hanuman definitely he will helps u.Jai hanuman jai hanuman jai hanuman jai hanuman jai hanuman..

Anonymous said...

bolo pawan putra hanuman ki jay

Anonymous said...

" JAI JAI JAI HANUMAN GOSAI KRIPA KARAHU GURUDEV KI NAI "

Anonymous said...

manojava marutuliya vage jitendra bhudhi mate varashitm vatatmanch vanaryuth

Anonymous said...

In the early morning at the time of leaving bed just chant this mantra for three time "Anjani garbhasambutha kapindra sachibottama,Rama priya namohstubhyam Hanumana rakhyasarbada.

Anonymous said...

i have a ques
can i eat fruits on dis day

Manisha said...

yes you can eat fruits.

Anonymous said...

Any idea of what sweet dishes i can make when observing the vrat?

Anonymous said...

When observing the vrat,should one chant name of raam or read hanuman chalisa& sundarkand?which is better?any advice

Vimala said...

Sweet dishes are usually avoided. Some people make simple kheer.

Kishore said...

Chant the name of ram it is the best Hanuman is always present where the name of Sri Rama is chanted.

Anonymous said...

Any mantra to recite to find a good husband of my chooice . . .please help me im stressing

Anonymous said...

JAI HANUMANJI

Anshul goyal said...

I love balaji maharaj ji most in the world

I love very much

Jai hanuman ji ki jai

AAlllllllll the besttt

from India

Anonymous said...

Ram Lakshman Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki..

Anonymous said...

Can anyone post there experiences with Sri Hanumanji's Fast? Please Please Please & Is Black Murti of Balaji same as Hanumanji?

Shruti said...

Hanumanji fast helped me in overcoming lack of confidence. This helped me in getting a good job.

Anonymous said...

||"kaun so kaaz kathin jag mahi
jo nahi hot taat tum pahi"||

Anonymous said...

HANUMAN KI JAI.......

Dinesh said...

Kahahi Richhapati sunu hanumana,
Ka chup sadhi rayeu balbana,
Pawantanaya bal Pawan samana,
Budhi bibek bigyan nidhana,
Kaunso kaaz kathin jag mahi ,
Jo nahi hot tat tum pahi,
Ram kaaz lagi tab abtara,
Suntahi bhayau parbatakara.
Atha God Hanuman ke mahima aur gun ka bakhan jitana bhi kiyajay wo kam hi hoga . Jay Sri Sitaram & Jay Hanuman .

Anonymous said...

jai bajrangbali bali ki jai, siya war ram chandra ki jai

still unsure how to observe 27 weeks fasting. there will be break during monthly cycles, and is it good for ladies to do fastings on tuesdays.

Kokila said...

You can observe fast during monthly cycles or periods. This is normally followed. You can avoid performing pujas during the period.

Anonymous said...

I have started to fast on Tuesdays for Lord Gananesh from December 2011.One Tuesday I became vegetarian but went to temple on Wednesday as that day was Sankasti Chaturthi.Being a female in a month we will have monthly cycle.Is it ok to continue the fast or is it better to break the fast.Is there any problem if there is any break in between the 21 Tuesdays fast?What is the correct procedure to fast for Lord Ganesha on Tuesdays including what kind of food can we eat.So that the following Tuesdays I can follow base on your advise.

With Regards
Jayanthi

Anonymous said...

Jai Hanuman

Anonymous said...

they r talking about 21 tuesday man. means four tuesday in a month.
its not impossible. there is atleast some chance.

Anonymous said...

My friend wants to start Tuesdays fast for lord Hanumana. Pls. tell how many tuesdays are mandatory. what can be eaten and what should be avoided.

Girish said...

21 Tuesdays if possible. You can eat fruits. Non veg, alcohol etc should be strictly avoidded

Anonymous said...

May I know if plain water can be consumed throughout the Tuesday fast? Thanks.

Anonymous said...

can we take salted food on tuesday fast or girla can do the fast of hanuman ji or not

Captain Suresh said...

@Yes you can take water during fasting...

@no salted food is not to be taken.

Anonymous said...

i want to start fast on tuesday for hanuman bhagwan.. can someone tell me that what should be done with the ashes of dhoop batti and flowers offered after performing pooja?
and also i want to know that how is bhog to hanuman ji offered? and after offering bhog , can the same bhog be eaten during fast by devotee? can boondi laddu eaten during fast?

Anonymous said...

i want to start fast on tuesday for hanuman bhagwan.. can someone tell me that what should be done with the ashes of dhoop batti and flowers offered after performing pooja?and also i want to know that how is bhog to hanuman ji offered? and after offering bhog , can the same bhog be eaten during fast by devotee? can boondi laddu be eaten during fast?

Mohan Pandey said...

The dhoop flowers etc should be offered near a tree or under a plant.

Bhog to hanuman can be a simple fruit like banana or a simple sweet.

Yes you can opt for fruits that is offered to hanuman.

Bhoondi laddu can be eaten but you can avoid it possible.

Anonymous said...

after reciting hanuman chalisa in the morning on tuesday for as many times as one wishes.. when should bhog be offered to hanuman bhagwan ? in the morning or in the evening before eating something ?

Anonymous said...

after reciting hanuman chalisa in the morning on tuesday for as many times as one wishes..

1. when should bhog be offered to hanuman bhagwan ? in the morning or in the evening before eating something ?

2. if bhog is offered in the evening...can one eat dry fruits or fruits like mango/banana in the noon before offering bhog

3. can one drink water for as many times as they wish before offering bhog?

Pandey said...

Bhog should be offered either in the morning or evening this you can decide. You can also offer bhog both times. If not just offer a banana in the morning to Hanumanji.

yes you can eat fruits or dry fruits.

Yes you can drink water many times. You should drink lot of water while fasting.

Anonymous said...

any religious books that can guide us about every thing sequencialy in detail about what should be done at pooja time i.e. mantras, bhog kriya , breaking fast , eadibles etc and everything related to achieving the grace and bhakti of lord hanuman..

i am very much interested in the books because hanuman ji is sankatmochak.. and i dont find my life easy for one year.

Anonymous said...

jai shree hanuman !!

please tell me about the religious books or any reading materials that narrates everything related to procedure of pooja and bhog offering to lord hanuman in detail.

jai shree ram !!

omprakash said...

Jai sankatmochan, Mangalkari
Bolo jai bajrangbali ki..

Anonymous said...

Hi, I was doing Tuesday vart for lord Hanuman for 21 week and now getting close to break it, PLease tell me the vidhi to break the fast.
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

If i take 21days fasting on every tuesday when the cycle comes it will break shall i continue after that.

SJ said...

Jai Hanumana, maha balwana.
Jai Hanumana, maha balwana.
Jai Hanumana, maha balwana.

Anonymous said...

can women get fast on tuesdays (hanumaan ji)

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