🪔 Vedic Pooja Vidhi ⏱ 45 Minutes 🕉️ hanuman
🌐 Script:

श्री हनुमान पूजा एवं सिन्दूर अर्चन विधि

📜 How to Start a Hindu Puja (15 Canonical Steps)

Universal Vedic Rule
⚠️ Procedure may vary according to family tradition, sampradaya and regional practice.
1. Clean the Puja Sthalam (పూజా స్థల శుద్ధి)
2. Bathe & Wear Clean Clothes (స్నానం)
3. Prepare the Puja Samagri (సామగ్రి సిద్ధం)
4. Place the Deity (ఆసనం / ప్రతిష్ఠ)
5. Light the Lamp (దీపారాధన)
6. Light Incense (ధూపం)
7. Perform Achamana (ఆచమనం)
8. Take Sankalpa (సంకల్పం)
9. Invoke the Deity (ఆవాహనం)
10. Perform Prescribed Puja (షోడశోపచారాలు)
11. Chant Associated Mantra (మంత్ర జపం)
12. Offer Naivedyam (నైవేద్యం)
13. Perform Aarti (మంగళ హారతి)
14. Offer Prarthana (ప్రార్థన & ప్రదక్షిణ)
15. Take Prasadam (తీర్థ ప్రసాద స్వీకరణ)

🌟 Introduction & Spiritual Essence

Lord Hanuman is the epitome of courage, humility, unwavering devotion to Sri Rama, and mastery over senses. Worshiping Anjaneya with Sindoor, Betel leaf garlands (Aku Pooja), and chanting the Chalisa dispels fear, Saturn (Shani) afflictions, nightmares, and negative energies.

📦 Required Puja Samagri Checklist

• Hanuman idol, portrait, or Yantra
• Pure orange Sindoor and Jasmine oil (Chameli tel)
• Betel leaf garland (ఆకుల పూజ / 108 पान के पत्तों की माला)
• Garland of Vada (గారెల మాల / उड़द दाल के वड़े)
• Bananas, Pomegranate, Jaggery and Roasted gram (Gud Chana)
• Red flowers and Red cloth (Langot)
• Ghee or Mustard oil lamp, Camphor, Dhoop

🪔 12-Step Traditional Puja Vidhanam

Step 1

Preparation & Asanam (శుచి & పీఠ ప్రతిష్ఠ / शुद्धि एवं आसन)

Take an early morning bath, wear red or saffron clothing. Sit facing East or North on a woolen mat. Light a deepam with sesame or mustard oil.

Step 2

Sankalpam (సంకల్పం / संकल्प)

मम सकलभयनिवारणार्थं, ग्रहापीडानिवारणार्थं, आयुर्बलारोग्य सिद्ध्यर्थं श्री रामभक्त हनुमान प्रीतार्थं ध्यानपूजां करिष्ये ॥
Hold water, flower, and akshatas in the right palm while reciting your Gotra, Nakshatra, and Name.
Step 3

Kalasha Sthapana (కలశ స్థాపన / कलश स्थापना)

Place a holy Kalash consecrated with water and akshatas in front of the shrine.

Step 4

Avahanam & Prana Pratishtha (ఆవాహనం & ప్రాణ ప్రతిష్ఠ / आवाहन)

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः । मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् । वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥
Step 5

Dhyana Shlokas (ధ్యానం / ध्यान)

अतुलितबलधामं हेमशैलाभदेहं दनुजवनकृशानुं ज्ञानिनाPrefix्रगण्यम् । सकलगुणनिधानं वानराणामधीशं रघुपतिप्रियभक्तं वातजातं नमामि ॥
Step 6

Main Puja & Shodashopachara (షోడశోపచార పూజ & అష్టోత్తర శతనామ పూజ / मुख्य पूजा)

Apply sacred orange Sindoor mixed with Chameli oil to Lord Hanuman. Offer the 108 betel leaf garland. Recite Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanama offering red flowers and akshatas.

Step 7

Mantra Japa & Stotra Patha (మంత్ర జపం / मंत्र जप)

Chant the Hanuman Moola Mantra: ॐ हं हनुमते नमः (Om Hum Hanumate Namah) or the Hanuman Gayatri 108 times, followed by chanting the Hanuman Chalisa.

Step 8

Naivedyam & Food Offering (నైవేద్య సమర్పణ / नैवेद्य अर्पण)

Offer Vada garland, sweet boondi laddus, jaggery mixed with roasted chickpeas (Gud Chana), sweet betel pan, and bananas.

Step 9

Aarti & Karpura Neerajanam (మంగళ హారతి / आरती)

Light pure camphor and sing "Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki" while waving the flame reverently.

Step 10

Prarthana & Circumambulation (ప్రార్థన & ఆత్మప్రదక్షిణ / प्रार्थना)

बुद्धिर्बलं यशो धैर्यं निर्भयत्वमरोगता । अजाड्यं वाक्पटुत्वं च हनुमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत् ॥
Step 11

Theertham & Prasadam Acceptance (తీర్థ ప్రసాద స్వీకరణ / प्रसाद वितरण)

Distribute the laddus, roasted gram, and vadas to all family members and visitors.

Step 12

Visarjan / Udvasana (ఉద్వాసన / విసర్జన / विसर्जन)

Bow with folded hands, asking Anjaneya to remain always as the guardian of the home.

⚖️ Vrat Rules & Observance Code

Maintain celibacy and truthfulness on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Avoid non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and negative speech.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Sindoor offered to Lord Hanuman?

When Sita Mata explained that she wore Sindoor in her parting for the long life of Sri Rama, Hanuman lovingly smeared his entire body with Sindoor so Sri Rama would live forever. The Lord was overjoyed by this selfless love.