Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in the month of Chaitra, usually falls in March or April. It is considered the most auspicious day in Hindu Mythology and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.
Lord Hanuman, the devotee of Lord Rama, is the epitome of devotion, strength, and loyalty, and observing fast on this day is holy and miraculous. You would feel a divine connection deeply and it blesses you with the removal of grief and hurdles in the way of your life.
Let’s know how you must do Hanuman Puja on the day of Hanuman Jayanti to attain eternal bliss but let’s first get to know about the Puja Samagri one need for Hanuman Jayanti Puja:
The Puja Samagri For Lord Hanuman Puja
Sindoor (Vermillion): Sindoor is considered holy and auspicious to be included in the puja list as it is used to apply tilak on Lord Hanuman’s idol or picture.
Flowers: You can use fresh flowers for the puja, especially the marigold flowers. These are used to decorate the idol and the puja space.
Incense Sticks: Incense sticks are used to create a fragrant atmosphere during the puja. Also, light a diya with mustard oil or ghee which the removal of darkness and ignorance.
Camphor (Kapur): Kapur is also used in the Puja while doing Aarti which imbibes the fresh aroma into the air.
Puja Yantra: At your home’s sacred place, keep Shri Hanumat Puja Yantra tool that will instill prosperity and abundance in your life.
Betel Leaves & Nuts: Betel leaves and nuts are some traditional offerings used in Hindu rituals and also help in attracting prosperity.
Fresh Fruits: Fruits are offered during the puja, so keep fresh fruits with you at that time. Also, place coconut which is broken during the puja to surrender to the divine.
Gangajal: Keep Gangajal beside you that keeps the space vibe pure and sacred for performing the rituals.
Hanuman Chalisa: To recite Hanuman Chalisa, make sure you have that at your site while you worship. It’s an integral part of Hanuman Puja.
The Puja Bell: Ring the bell while doing worship because it helps warding off the negative energies and invite positive vibrations to the space.
Step-By-Step Puja Process
- Clean the puja area a few days before and make sure it is not cluttered with unnecessary things.
- Wear clean clothes generally orange or red in color. These colors when worn at Hanuman Puja make the deity happy and pleased.
- Make the puja thali keeping the सामग्री on it as explained above.
- Arrange all the puja items in front of the idol or the picture of Lord Hanuman.
- Take a vow or संकल्प to perform the puja with devotion. Set your intentions such as seeking blessings for happiness, success or overcoming obstacles.
- It’s important to bathe in the holy water this day, so you can put ganga jal too in your bathing water or simply put some ganga jal drops on yourself before you initiate the puja.
- Light a diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.
- Chant Lord Hanuman mantras like ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः, while chanting ring the puja bell to attract positive vibes.
- It’s now turn to do offerings before the idol such as fresh flowers. Also, apply sindoor to the idol as a tilak on the forehead.
- Offer fruits too, place betel leaves in front of the idol. Break a coconut and offer it to symbolize the breaking of your ego.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa, and Bajrang Baan with devotion.
- Now perform Hanuman Aarti using a camphor flame. Do prayers and meditation seeking his strength, courage and protection.
- After all these things are done, distribute the prasad if you made it or simply the sweets to family and friends.
- The shared prasad symbolizes the sharing of the blessings of Lord Hanuman.
- These were some steps to do Hanuman Jayanti puja rightly.
Now we will dwell on how you can do Hanuman Jayanti fasting, so let’s take a look:
Observing Hanuman Jayanti Fast
- The fast begins at sunrise and by taking a holy bath in the morning.
- Only vegetarian food is consumed during the fasting period.
- Some people observe a strict fast too which is Nirjala or Falahar.
- One must keep pure intentions and actions throughout the day when the fast is observed.
- While fasting, keep on chanting prayers and mantras related to Lord Hanuman.
- It’s important to remember that observing Hanuman Jayanti fast is a personal choice and it should be done with devotion and sincerity.
