POOJA VIDHI⏱️ Duration: 60 mins

Shri Hanuman Ji Chola & Sundarkand Path Vidhi (हनुमान पूजा)

Offering the sacred orange vermillion paste (Chola) in pure jasmine oil to Lord Hanuman removes planetary afflictions (especially Shani Sade Sati), dispels negative energies, and bestows boundless courage.

Auspicious Timing WindowTuesday or Saturday during Brahma Muhurat or twilight (Sandhya Kaal).

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Pooja Essentials

Pure Jasmine Oil (Chameli Tel)

शुद्ध चमेली का तेल • 100 ml

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Pure Orange Vermillion (Sindoor)

नारंगी (सिंदूरी) रंग का शुद्ध सिंदूर • 100 grams

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Offerings & Prasad

Silver Leaves (Chandi ka Vark)

चांदी का अर्क/वर्क • 5 Sheets

Sweet Betel Leaf (Paan ka Beeda)

मीठा पान का बीड़ा (लौंग, इलायची, गुलकंद युक्त) • 1

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Bundi or Besan Laddus

बूंदी अथवा बेसन के लड्डू • 250 grams

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Utensils & Clothes

Sacred Thread (Janeu)

सूती यज्ञोपवीत (जनेऊ) • 1

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Flowers & Leaves

Red Flowers and Garland

लाल पुष्प (गुड़हल या गुलाब) एवं पुष्पमाला • 1 Garland

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Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi

Aachaman & Invocation of Shri Rama (श्रीराम स्मरण)

Purify mind and body. Hanuman Ji resides wherever the name of Shri Rama is praised. Fold hands and invoke Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshmana before worshiping Hanuman Ji.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥

Preparing and Offering Sindoor Chola (चोला अर्पण)

Mix pure orange Sindoor with fragrant Chameli oil to form a smooth paste. Gently apply from Lord Hanuman's feet upwards to the entire body while chanting the Hanuman Gayatri.

Sacred Vedic Mantra

ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि। तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्॥

Applying Silver Foil, Janeu, and Garlands (शृंगार एवं जनेऊ)

Adorn the idol with delicate silver leaves (Chandi Vark). Offer the sacred Janeu across the left shoulder, tie a red cloth/langot, and place a fragrant red garland around his neck.

Bhog of Laddus and Sweet Paan Beeda (भोग एवं पान बीड़ा)

Offer fresh Bundi laddus and a traditional sweet Paan with cloves (beeda) which Lord Hanuman loves dearly. Place Tulsi leaves upon the prasad.

Recitation of Sundarkand / Hanuman Chalisa & Aarti (पाठ एवं महाआरती)

Recite the holy Sundarkand or 7 recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa followed by Bajrang Baan. Wave a camphor lamp (Karpur aarti) and chant 'Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki'.

Dos (Auspicious Actions)

Men can apply Chola directly; women should offer red flowers, sindoor at the feet, and chant without physical touch
Maintain strict satvik dietary discipline (no meat, onion, garlic, alcohol) on the worship day
Light a mustard oil or jasmine oil diya in front of Bajrangbali

Don'ts (Things to Avoid)

Do not offer stale flowers, broken Janeu, or artificial fragrances
Never perform Hanuman worship in an unclean physical state or with an arrogant mindset
Do not consume non-vegetarian food in the house on Tuesdays and Saturdays

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is Sundarkand considered the most potent chapter of Ramayana?

Sundarkand is the only chapter where Lord Hanuman is the central hero, showcasing triumph over insurmountable hurdles through pure faith in Rama, dissolving all gloom in human life.