Know The Essential Tips For Observing Fast On Tuesday To Seek Blessings Of Lord Hanuman

Observing a fast and worshipping Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays is believed to remove obstacles and bring relief from troubles. However, there are certain rules associated with this fasting.

Essential Tips For Observing Fast On Tuesday

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In Hinduism, Tuesday is considered an auspicious day, which is revered for the worship of Lord Hanuman. Devotees believe that observing a fast and offering prayers to Bajrangbali with full devotion on this day can help overcome all challenges and obstacles in life.

Hanuman devotees make it a point to worship the deity every Tuesday. However, scriptures lay out certain rules for observing the Tuesday fast and performing Hanuman Puja, which should be adhered to for maximum benefits.

If you also worship Lord Hanuman or plan to observe a Tuesday fast, know these essential tips:

When Can You Begin Observing The Tuesday Fast?

Tuesday is deemed ideal for worshiping Sankatmochan Hanuman. Devotees can begin the Tuesday fast (Mangalwar Vrat) on any Tuesday falling during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in any month. The fast can be observed for 21 to 45 consecutive Tuesdays, followed by a formal conclusion known as Udyapan.

Rules For Lord Hanuman Puja And Tuesday Fast:

• Maintain purity and cleanliness throughout the day while observing the fast.
• Refrain from consuming salt during the fast. Smoking and other harmful habits should also be avoided. The fast can be observed with fruit-based meals.
• Wearing red or saffron-colored attire during the puja is considered auspicious. Avoid wearing white or black clothes on this day.
• Women worshiping Lord Hanuman should not offer Chola (a sacred oil-based offering) to the deity.
• Lord Hanuman's idol should not be bathed with Charanamrit (holy water used for bathing idols) during the puja.

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