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Discover the importance of Hanuman Pooja and Hanuman Chalisa, their benefits in astrology, and the correct method to worship for strength, protection, and relief from Shani dosha.
How to perform Hanuman Pooja at home: Roles, benefits and Chalisa chanting guide
Hanuman symbolises strength. Devotees who pray to Him often experience immense inner power and resilience. They also feel protected at all times, especially during difficult phases. Worshipping Him signifies selfless service and complete devotion.
Praying to Hanuman Ji is also considered a powerful astrological remedy. He is strongly associated with Mangal and is believed to have the power to pacify the effects of Shani.
The benefits include:
● Strengthening Mangal (power, action, courage)
● Calming Shani (karma, delays, suffering, discipline)
Therefore, individuals who constantly face challenges in life are often advised to pray to Hanuman Ji. Whether it is health concerns, legal issues, business problems, relationship struggles, or persistent fear, devotion to Him is believed to provide strength and relief.
Thus, performing Hanuman Pooja and chanting the Hanuman Chalisa are recommended practices to protect oneself from difficulties.
Prashant Kapoor, Celebrity Astrologer, founder, AstroKapoor shares the right way to perform Hanuman Pooja and chant the Hanuman Chalisa:
1. Best Days for Hanuman Pooja
● Tuesday – for Mangal strength, courage, and success
● Saturday – for relief from Shani and protection from obstacles
● Daily – for mental strength and overall protection
● Early morning during Brahma Muhurat or evening at sunset, when the mind is calm, is considered an ideal time to chant the Chalisa
2. Rules Before Starting Hanuman Pooja
● Take a bath and wear clean clothes
● Sit facing East or North
● Avoid non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and negative thoughts on the day of the pooja
● Offer jaggery, bananas, or boondi as prasad
● Sit in silence for a few minutes after the pooja
3. Offerings to Hanuman Ji
● Sindoor mixed with chameli (jasmine) oil
● Red flowers
● Jaggery or boondi laddoos
● Betel leaves
● Bananas or other fruits
● A diya lit with jasmine oil
Offering sindoor is considered especially important, as it is believed to please Hanuman Ji and strengthen Mangal energy.
4. Correct Way to Chant Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa should be chanted with focus and not in haste. Follow these steps:
● Light a diya and incense
● Pray to Lord Rama first
● Take Hanuman Ji’s name
● Chant the Chalisa slowly and clearly
● Sit calmly for a few moments after chanting
You may chant:
● Once daily – for peace
● 7 times – for wish fulfilment
● 11 times – for protection
● For 21 or 40 consecutive days – for stronger results
5. Shani Remedy
On Saturdays:
● Chant the Hanuman Chalisa
● Light a diya with mustard oil
● Feed a black dog or crows
● Donate black sesame seeds or iron
These practices are believed to reduce Shani’s karmic burden more effectively.
March 29, 2026, 11:44 IST
