Hanuman Puja
A devotional worship of Lord Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Lord Rama, embodiment of strength, courage, and selfless service. Hanuman Puja is traditionally performed on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This guide includes the essential Sindoor Chola offering and Hanuman Chalisa recitation that form the core of Hanuman worship.
What You Need
US alternative: Available at Indian stores, Amazon, or temple gift shops. A framed picture of Hanuman also works well.
Choose an image of Hanuman in his devotional pose (kneeling before Rama) or his heroic pose (carrying the mountain)
US alternative: Available at Indian grocery stores or Amazon; look for "sindhoor" or "kumkum"
Mix with a few drops of oil to make a paste for the chola offering
US alternative: Jasmine available at some florists; white flowers like tuberoses or white carnations are alternatives
Jasmine is traditional for Hanuman. Orange marigolds are also commonly used.
US alternative: Available at Indian sweet shops and grocery stores; can also be made at home with chickpea flour, sugar, and ghee
Boondi ladoo is the quintessential Hanuman prasad
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