Hanuman Puja Vidhi is performed on all Tuesdays and on auspicious days dedicated to Hanuman. Here is a simple procedure to perform the puja. The puja is best performed early morning. Some people also do Hanuman Puja on Saturday to get rid of Shani Dosha.
Things needed for Hanuman Puja
- Hanuman murti, painting or yantra
- Red colored cloth
- Kumkum
- Flowers
- Water
- Banana or any fruit
- Usual puja items like diya, agarbatti etc
Hanuman Puja Vidhi
After taking bath, clean the place meant to do the puja.
Offer prayers to Ganesha.
Clean the Hanuman murti with water
Sprinkle some water on your head
Spread the red colored cloth
Place the Hanuman murti or painting or yantra
Meditate for sometime in front of the murti. Say your prayers.
Apply some kumkum on Hanuman murti
Apply some kumkum on your forehead
Light the diya
Light incense or agarbhathi (optional)
Offer flowers
Offer banana or fruit
Pray or meditate.
If you know prayers like Hanuman Chalisa chant it or listen to it. You can also read a chapter from the Ramayana.
Take the banana and share it with family members or those present during puja.