India, October 19, 2025 – Hanuman Puja, celebrated annually during Chhoti Diwali (Kali Chaudas), holds a special place in Hindu traditions as devotees honor Lord Hanuman for strength, devotion, and protection against evil. This year, Hanuman Puja 2025 falls on October 19, coinciding with auspicious timings known as muhurat, allowing devotees to perform rituals with maximum spiritual benefit.
Lord Hanuman, a central figure in the Ramayana, symbolizes courage, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil. Hanuman Puja is observed with fervor across India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and southern states. Devotees perform a waterless fast (Nirjala Vrat), recite Hanuman Chalisa, and offer prasad to seek blessings for health, strength, and protection.
Auspicious Timings (Muhurat) for Hanuman Puja 2025
Astrologers have highlighted the following key timings for Hanuman Puja:
Puja Start Time: 6:30 AM
Puja End Time: 8:15 AM
Shubh Muhurat: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period): 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Performing Hanuman Puja during the Shubh Muhurat ensures maximum blessings, especially for devotees observing strict fasts.
Rituals and Offerings
Hanuman Puja rituals are simple yet spiritually enriching. Devotees usually:
Clean the Puja Area: A clean, sacred space is prepared, often decorated with flowers, incense, and diya lamps.
Install Hanuman Idol or Picture: A representation of Lord Hanuman is placed facing east or north.
Offer Prayers and Recitations: Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarakanda, and other sacred hymns is central.
Offerings (Prasad): Devotees prepare and offer churma, bananas, ladoos, and flowers to Lord Hanuman.
Aarti and Lamps: Puja concludes with Aarti, accompanied by the lighting of diyas to honor Hanuman and invite positive energy.
Devotees often chant: “Bolo Hanuman ki Jai” during the Aarti, reinforcing faith and devotion.
Spiritual Significance
Hanuman Puja is not merely a ritual; it symbolizes inner strength, fearlessness, and devotion to truth. According to Hindu belief:
Observing Hanuman Puja helps remove obstacles and negativity.
Devotees are blessed with courage to face challenges and adversities.
The fast and prayers are said to strengthen faith and bring mental clarity.
Astrologers note that the combination of Chhoti Diwali and Hanuman Puja is especially potent for spiritual growth, as it aligns the energies of Lord Hanuman with the victory of light over darkness.
Community Celebrations
In several cities, temples host grand Hanuman Puja celebrations with community participation. Children and families come together to listen to the story of Hanuman and Lord Rama. Special prasad distribution, bhajan sessions, and cultural programs make this festival an immersive experience.
For instance, in Varanasi and Mumbai, temples organize mass Hanuman Aarti sessions during Chhoti Diwali, attracting thousands of devotees. The puja is considered incomplete without lighting of diyas, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance and negativity.
Quotes from Devotees
Mrs. Rekha Sharma, a devotee in Delhi, said:
“Hanuman Puja is my favorite festival. It gives me strength and courage to face life’s challenges. Observing the fast and chanting the Hanuman Chalisa fills me with peace and positivity.”
Astrologer Rajiv Mehta adds:
“Puja done in the proper Muhurat enhances spiritual benefits. This year, the alignment of the planets makes Hanuman Puja especially favorable for health, wealth, and protection from adversities.”
Conclusion
Hanuman Puja 2025 during Chhoti Diwali is a celebration of devotion, courage, and spiritual growth. By performing rituals in the auspicious Muhurat, offering prasad, reciting hymns, and observing fasts, devotees strengthen their connection with Lord Hanuman.
Whether at home or in temples, this puja brings communities together, inspires faith, and reminds everyone that devotion and determination can overcome obstacles. As India prepares for Diwali festivities, Hanuman Puja serves as a spiritual prelude, fostering positivity and resilience among devotees.
