Why is worshiping Hanuman ji so special on Chhoti Diwali? Know the right way:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever we talk about Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi, the first thing that comes to mind is the tradition of lighting the lamp of Yama. But do you know that this day is very special for another reason? According to beliefs, the day of Chhoti Diwali is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman.

It is believed that Hanuman ji was born on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. That is why worshiping Bajrangbali on this day is considered very fruitful. It is said that worshiping Sankatmochan on this day removes all the troubles, fears and negative energy of life.

short Diwali this year 19 October 2025, Sunday Is to. Let us know which simple worship method you can adopt to please Hanuman ji on this day.

Auspicious time of worship (Shubh Muhurat)

Evening time is considered the best time to worship Hanuman ji. You 6 pm to 8 pm You can perform this puja anytime between. The worship done during Pradosh period is especially fruitful.

The simplest method of worship

You don’t need any big ritual. Even a small worship done with true devotion reaches Hanuman ji.

1. Cleanliness: First of all, take bath and wear clean clothes. Then clean the place of worship in the house thoroughly.
2. Establishment: Install the idol or picture of Hanuman ji by spreading a red cloth on a post.
3. Light the lamp: Now light a lamp of ghee or mustard oil in front of Hanuman ji.
4. Sindoor and Jasmine Oil: Offering vermillion and jasmine oil to Hanuman ji is considered very auspicious. You can mix a little jasmine oil in vermilion and apply it to Hanuman ji.
5. Flowers and offerings: Offer them marigold flowers or any red flower. Bundi laddus or gram flour laddus are considered the most favorite for offering. You can also offer jaggery and gram.
6. Text: Now sit there and recite Hanuman Chalisa at least seven times. If you have time, you can also recite Sunderkand. It works to protect you from every crisis.
7. Perform Aarti: At last, perform aarti of Hanuman ji and pray for your wishes. After the puja, distribute the food as Prasad among all the members of the house.

It is believed that whoever worships Lord Hanuman on the night of Chhoti Diwali, gets blessings of strength, intelligence and knowledge and also gets relief from problems like Shani Dosh.