श्री हनुमान — हनुमान चालीसा · Chalisa Meaning, Bajrang Baan & Pooja
Lord Hanuman — supreme devotee of Lord Rama, son of Vayu (wind deity), eternally young (Chiranjeevi), possessor of infinite strength, and remover of all fears — is worshipped with Sindoor, Chameli oil, Ladoo, and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa. At eMandirs, perform complete virtual Hanuman pooja, ring the bell, light diya, and recite the Chalisa. Also visit the Ganesh Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Krishna Mandir, and Ram Mandir.
मूल मंत्र — Hanuman Moola Mantra
Meaning: "Om — universal sound. Ham — Hanuman's seed syllable (Beej). Hanumate — to Hanuman (Hanu = jaw in Sanskrit). Namah — I bow." This 11-syllable mantra invokes Hanuman's protection, courage, and infinite strength.
बजरंग बाण — Opening Verse
तेहि के कारज सकल शुभ, सिद्ध करैं हनुमान॥ With firm faith, love, and reverence, whoever makes request to Hanuman — all their auspicious works shall be fulfilled by Hanuman.
The Bajrang Baan is the most powerful protective prayer in Hanuman worship, recited against severe obstacles, fear, or enemy trouble. Chant with deep sincerity and faith.
हनुमान चालीसा — First Verses with Meaning
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि, हरहु कलेश विकार॥ Cleansing the mirror of my mind with Guru's lotus feet dust — I recite Rama's pure glory that grants life's four fruits. Knowing my body devoid of intelligence, I remember Pavankumar (Hanuman). Grant me strength, wisdom, knowledge — remove my sorrow and faults.
रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा, अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥ Victory to Hanuman — ocean of wisdom and virtue, Lord of monkeys illuminating the three worlds. Messenger of Rama, abode of incomparable strength — son of Anjani, known as Pavansuta (son of the wind).
Benefits of Hanuman Worship — हनुमान पूजा के लाभ
कब करें हनुमान पूजा — When to Worship Hanuman
Best days: Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Saturday (Shanivar). Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima) is the most auspicious festival. Brahma Muhurta or Sandhya Kaal (twilight) are ideal for Chalisa recitation.
Samagri (Offerings): Sindoor (vermilion), Chameli Tel (jasmine oil), Motichoor Ladoo, Panchamrit, red flowers, Paan, Supari, Janeu, and banana. Wear saffron-orange (Hanuman's colour) during pooja.