Why Tuesday and Saturday?
Tuesday (Mangalvar) is traditionally associated with Hanuman Ji's birth and with Mangal (Mars) — devotees worship him for strength and courage. Saturday (Shanivar) is linked to the legend of Hanuman Ji freeing Shani Dev, so devotees pray to him for relief from Shani's difficult phases.
Puja Samagri (What You Need)
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
- Prepare. Bathe, wear clean (ideally red or orange) clothes and clean the puja space.
- Set up. Place Hanuman Ji's image on a red cloth, facing you as you sit towards east or north.
- Light the diya and agarbatti. Remember Shri Ram and Mata Sita first — Hanuman Ji is pleased by Ram bhakti.
- Offer sindoor mixed with a little chameli oil, red flowers and tulsi.
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa — once, or 3, 7 or 11 times.
- Add Bajrang Baan or Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak if you are facing a particular difficulty.
- Mantra Jaap. Chant "Om Hanumate Namah" or "Om Shri Hanumate Namah" 108 times on a mala.
- Aarti. Sing "Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki" and offer prasad.
- Pray with folded hands, share prasad with family.
Tuesday vs Saturday — Small Differences
| Tuesday (Mangalvar) | Saturday (Shanivar) | |
|---|---|---|
| Diya | Ghee diya | Mustard or sesame oil diya |
| Common offering | Boondi, besan laddoo | Gud-chana, black urad items |
| Popular path | Chalisa, Sundarkand | Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Sankat Mochan |
| Intention | Strength, courage, success | Protection, relief from Shani dosh |
Things to Keep in Mind
- 🙏Devotion matters more than perfect rituals — a sincere one-time Chalisa is better than a rushed eleven.
- 🥗Many devotees keep the day sattvik — no non-veg, alcohol or onion-garlic.
- 🕯️Never leave a lit diya unattended.
- 📿Use a digital mala counter if you lose count during jaap.
Everything for the Puja in One App
The Hanuman Dham app brings the whole puja together: Hanuman Chalisa with meaning, Bajrang Baan, Sankat Mochan, Hanuman Aarti, Sundarkand, a Mantra Jaap counter with audio, bhajans and HD wallpapers — free and offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Hanuman puja at home without a priest?
Yes. A simple home puja with a diya, flowers, the Hanuman Chalisa and Aarti is a complete and sincere form of worship.
Which mantra should I chant on Tuesday?
Om Hanumate Namah or Om Shri Hanumate Namah, chanted 108 times on a mala, is a simple and popular choice.
Should I read Bajrang Baan every day?
Many devotees recite Bajrang Baan on Tuesdays and Saturdays or during difficult times, alongside the daily Hanuman Chalisa.
How long does the full puja take?
About 25 to 40 minutes, depending on how many times you recite the Chalisa and whether you add Bajrang Baan or Sundarkand.
Your Complete Hanuman Puja Companion
Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Aarti, Mantra Jaap and bhajans — all in Hanuman Dham, free and offline.
Written by Kamal Kakkar
Founder of Yunok Tech and Android developer with 10+ years of experience at Nagarro and KareXpert, building apps for the healthcare and banking domains. Kamal also teaches Kotlin & Jetpack Compose.
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