Ritualistic worship of Lord Hanuman

There is a specific science to the ritualistic worship of each deity. This simply means that actions done while worshiping in a particular way during the ritualistic worship, have a specific important science. When one follows these actions, one gets maximum benefit of that deity's principle. Read below to know how some routine actions should be performed during the ritualistic worship of Lord Hanuman :

a. Applying sindoor

A worshiper should apply sindoor with the ring finger before starting the ritualistic worship of Lord Hanuman.

b. Offering flowers

Five flowers and leaves of calotropis (ruee) or in multiples of five should be offered and the stems of flowers should be turned towards the Deity.

c. Waving incense sticks

Incense sticks of Kewda, Chameli (Jasmine) and Ambar fragrances should be used. One should offer two incense sticks by holding them between the index finger and thumb of the right hand. The incense sticks should be waved thrice, in a clockwise direction, in a full circle.

d. Circumambulation

A person should perform minimum five circumambulation around Lord Hanuman but if a worshiper wants to perform more, then they should be in multiples of five.