Why Sindoor being offered to Hanuman ji

• 20 Aug 2025
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Lord Hanuman is one of the most powerful and kind hearted Gods in Hinduism. He is ever willing to defend and assist all who keep his remembrance in their hearts in loving and devotional mind. We find that devotees install sindoor (vermilion) and offer it to Hanuman Ji particularly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. But are you aware of the reason why you wear sindoors to Hanuman Ji?

The tradition derives out of a very emotional tale which displays the sheer love and devotion with which Hanuman Ji loved Lord Rama. How about we gain insight into the story, meaning and ritual behind this potent offering.

The Legends behind Sindoor and Lord Hanuman

When little Mata Sita was snatched away by Ravan and was kept at Lanka, Hanuman came across her at the Ashok Vatika. Curious, Hanuman Ji asked Sita Mata why she was always wearing a sindoor on her forehead. Sita Mata said that she wore the sindoor as a prayer to Lord Rama to safeguard his health, security and longevity. 

Hanuman Ji was moved to the heart. He has sent us this message – “If a small amount of sindoor could defend Lord Rama, then my entire body should be covered by the sindoor.” Then he put sindoor all over his body to indicate the entire devotion to Lord Rama.Lord Rama was moved by such undying love. He blessed Hanuman Ji “As of now, whoever with faith offers you sindoor will be relieved of all troubles and will have his wishes fulfilled.”

The Importance of Sindoor amongst Hindus

Sindoor is not some red or orange powder. It has great spiritual value in the Hindu culture:

• It is the symbol of a married woman and her prayers that her husband will live a long life.
• Sindoor also is regarded by Vedic rituals as auspicious and sacred.
• It is also given to numerous deities during the puja as a sign of honoring the god or the goddess.
• To Lord Hanuman sindoor signifies rock-solid love, loyalty and self-sacrificial devotion.
• When devotees offer messages to Hanuman Ji they also show the same unconditioned love and faith He had towards Lord Rama.

Advantages of giving Sindoor to Hanuman ji

Women think that when they give sindoor they get numerous blessings. These are some of the formidable advantages:

• Eliminates hindrances, and lagging in a living.
• Bestows peace, strength and courage.
• Guards against evil powers, and phobia.
• Aids in defeating hardships, adversaries as well as psychological pressure.
• Makes emotional desires happen with blessings of Hanuman.
• Creates joy and success in the family life

Offering Sindoor to Lord Hanuman

A very simple yet powerful ritual to offer sindoor to is done by the following way. So here is how you can do it in stages:

1. Light a diya (lamp) in front of Hanuman Ji and chant his name with devotion.
2. Add a little orange sindoor and a few drops of jasmine oil to it.
3. Applying the mixture in the form of a tilak on the forehead of Hanuman Ji is also the mark of respect.
4. Give Prasad such fruits, laddoos or jaggery.
5. Recite Hanuman Chalisa or mantras that you recite with a focus.

Best Days to Wear Sindoor

Tuesday-  The most favored day of Hanuman Ji. Applying sindoor this day allegedly helps to eliminate large hurdles in life.

Saturday- Another day when it is essential to worship Hanuman Ji in order to be protected before evils and negative influences.

Can Hanuman Ji Blessed with Sindoor by Women?

This is one of the questions most devotees always ask. It is subjective on personal faith:

The reason why women cannot directly apply sindoor to the idol of Hanuman Ji, some people cite is because he is a celibate god. Nevertheless, a large number of women do apply sindoor in their puja thaali while praying.On the contrary some women also do tilak of Hanuman Ji with devotion. 

It is not the rule, but the purity of heart and faith which is of the essence. Hanuman Ji blesses his sincere male and female worshippers.

Easy Spiritual Training Comprising of Sindoor

In case you desire to find a closer bond with Hanuman Ji then these practices can be also followed by you:

Recite the Hanuman Chalisa every day, preferably in the morning or in the evening.

Accept jaggery, or bananas or boondi laddoo as prasad.

Maintain a few inches of Hanuman idol/photograph in your house temple, and perform your regular worship.

On Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit Hanuman temples.

Have full faith and repeat the name of Hanuman, “Jai Hanuman” in a meditative chant.

Why devotion is most important

This sindoor is not the actual meaning of this ritual, but sindoor is devotion.The story of Hanuman Ji teaches us that the love and surrender before God can do more than all matters offer.

When you present the Sindoor in a pure heart, then all you are really presenting is your trust, loyalty and faith to Hanuman Ji.He shows you, he responds by giving you strength inside your one filling the problems you have and steers to the right direction.

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Conclusion

Presenting sindoor to Lord Hanuman is not a mere ritual, it is a devout connection of faith. The legend involving the use of sindoor by Hanuman Ji tells us what unconditional love and selfless faith is.You could invite the blessings of Hanuman Ji in your life by offering sindoor on Tuesdays and Saturday, light a lamp, recite Hanuman Chalisa and have a clean heart.

Note – Hanuman Ji does not see the size of your offering to be large or small. He scans your bhakti (devotion). Having true faith, he will eliminate your fears, make you courageous and live your life filled with tranquility and joy.

Astroera reminds you - use sindoor with love, recite the name of Hanuman Ji, and witness your troubles end.

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