As already explained in our previous blogs, fasting or upvaas is given a great importance in the Hindu way of life. Fasting was viewed with great spiritual significance that we have dedicated everyday of a week for a particular God or deity and there are exclusive vrata/fasting procudures.

Tuesday (mangalwar) is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is very popular among North Indians, while South Indians have dedicated thursday for Lord Hanuman. Fasting to Hanuman is belived to help you overcome difficulties or obstacles in your ventures. It is also considered to be a powerful remedy for all types of Shani doshas in one's horoscope.

Some devotees also observe Hanuman Vrat on Saturday. People who are under the bad influence of Lord Shani observe fast on Saturday. It is believed that Lord Shani does not trouble those people who are worshipers of Lord Hanuman. In a year, Hanuman Vrat is observed mainly on Hanuman Jayanti day which falls on the full moon day in Chaitra month (April – May), especially in North and Western parts of India.

In Tamil culture, Hanuman Jayanti is observed in Margazhi month (December – January) and fasting and special poojas are held on the day.Auspicious days dedicated to Lord Ram are auspicious to Lord Hanuman too. Hanuman has often said in scriptures that he is more pleased with those devotees who worship Lord Ram.

You can download "Hanuman Chalisa" in english with descriptive explanataions in english for every stanza.- Download PDF file here.

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