Anjaneya

Hanuman, also known as 'Anjaneya' (son of Anjana mata) or Maruti, is one of the most worshipped Hindu god. He is Parama bhaktha (Staunch or ardent devotee of Lord Rama). Rama is present in each and every breath of Hanuman. Whereever Rama Nama Jaap is done, there appears this purest selfless bhaktha, ShreeRamabantu (servant of Rama).
Anjana matha along with her husband Kesari performed intense prayers to Shiva to beget them a child. Pleased with their devotion, Shiva granted them the boon they sought.Hence, Lord Hanuman is also known as "Maharudra" because he was born out of the boon given to Anjana by Shiva who is known as Rudradeva.
Devotees worship Hanuman on Tuesday and Saturday by offering Sindhuram ( Orange Vermillion), beetle leaves, Appams (Sweet dish made of Jaggery), Bananas, Butter, Mustard oil lamps which pleases Hanuman. Any graha dosha caused due to Saturn Maharaj will be driven away by worshipping Hanuman.

The story behind worshipping hanuman with sindhoor goes like this. After the battle (Rama & Ravan Yuddham) and defeat of Ravana, Lord Rama and Seetha retuned to Ayodhya. Hanuman who is an ardent devotee of Rama asked Seetha maa, the reason for applying Sindhoor (Hindu custom of applying vermillion on married women's forehead ). Sita mata replied " Sindhoor keeps her with DHEERGHA SUMANGALI which mean increase the lifespan of her husband Rama. The very next moment Hanuman applied Sindhoor all over his body. Sree Rama and Sita questioned Hanuman for decorating his body with Sindhoor. Hanuman replied " My prabhu (lord rama) should have a longlife, so applied all over my body". From then, Lord Rama granted a boon to hanuman that whoever worship this parama bhaktha Anjaneya with sindhoor, their wishes get fulfilled, blessed with long life and are also equally loved by Rama.
Worshipping Lord Hanuman protect devotees from the troubles of Sanidev. Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shanidev from the clutches of Ravana in Ramayana and in gratitude Shanidev promised to reduce his ill effects on Hanuman devotees especially if they pray to Lord Hanuman on Saturdays.

Another version goes like this, it is said that when it was time for Sanidev to influence the life of Lord Hanuman, Shanidev climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder and fearless Hanuman immediately assumed a large size, and Shanidev was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders. As the pain was untolerable, Shanidev requested Lord Hanuman to release him and in return promised to reduce the malefic effects of Shani for those who pray Hanuman.Thus worship of Lord Hanuman is recommended to reduce the harsh effects of the unfavourable presence of Lord Shanidev.

दोहा Doha

श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि, Shree Guru Charana Saroj Raja Nij Man Mukura Sudhari,

बरनऊ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायक फल चारि, Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dhayak Phal Chari,
बुद्धि हीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौ पवन कुमार, Buddhi heen tanu janike sumiro pavan kumar,

बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोंही हरहु कलेस विकार, Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, harahu kalesh vikaar
चालीसा Chalisaजय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर, Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar,

जय कपीस तिहूँ लोक उजागर, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar,
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा, Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhaamaa,

अन्जनि - पुत्र पवन सुता नामा, Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa,
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी, Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi,

कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi,
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा, Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,

कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा, Kanan kundal kunchit kesa,
हाथ बज्र और ध्वजा बिराजे, Haath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birajey,

कंधे मूंज जनेऊ साजे, Kandhe Moonj Janeu saaje.
संकर सुवन केसरी नंदन, Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,

तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर, Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,

राम काज करिबे को आतुर, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur,
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,

राम लखन सीता मन बसिया, Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia,
सुक्ष्म रूप धरि सियही दिखावा, Sukshma roop Dhari Siyanhi Dikhawa,

बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा, Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa,
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare,

रामचंद्र के काज सवारे, Ramchandrajee Ke kaaj Savare,
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये, Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye,

श्री रघुवीर हरषी उर लाये, Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye,
रघुपति किन्ही बहुत बड़ाई, Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,

तुम मम प्रिय भरत सम भाई, Tum Mum Priya Bharat Sam Bhai.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावें, Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,

अस कही श्रीपति कंठ लगावे, Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.
सनाकादिक ब्रम्हादी मुनीसा, Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,

नारद सारद सहित अहीसा, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa.’
यम कुबेर दिगपाला जहाँ ते, Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,

कवि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते, Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te,
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहि कीन्हा, Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha,

राम मिलाये राजपद दीन्हा, Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha,
तुम्हारो मंत्र बिभीसन माना, Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana,

लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जन, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana,
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानु, Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,

लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu,
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहि, Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen,

जलधि लांघि गए अचरज नही, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naaheen,
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते, Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete,

सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हारे तेते, Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Tete,
राम दुवारे तुम रखवारे, Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare,

होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे, Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare,
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना, Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,

तुम रक्षक कहू को डरना, Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Dar naa,
आपन तेज संभारो आपै, Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,

तीनो लोक हांकते काम्पै, Tenau Lok Hank Te Kanpei.
भूत पिसाच निकट नहीं आवै,Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Ave,

महाबीर जब नाम सुनावे, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei,
नासै रोग हरे सब पीरा, Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera,

जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा, Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera,
संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै, Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,

मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै, Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei,
सब पर नाम तपस्वी राजा, Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja,

तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा, Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja,
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावे, Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,

तासु अमित जीवन फल पावै, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा, Charo Juug Partap Tumhara,

है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा, Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.
साधू संत के तुम रखवारे, Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,

असुर निकंदन राम दुल्हरे, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare,
अष्ट सीधी नौ निधि के दाता, Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,

अस वर दीन्ही जानकी माता, Asa Bar Din Janki Mata,
राम रसायन तुम्हारे पासा, Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,

सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa,
तुम्हरे भजन राम को भावै, Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei,

जनम जनम के दुःख बिसरावै, Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei,
अन्त काल रघुपति पुरा जाई, Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,

जहाँ जन्म हरी - भक्त कहाई, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai,
और देवता चित्त न धरई, Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,

हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई, Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai,
संकट कटे मिटे सब पीरा, Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera,

जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा , Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera,
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाई, Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai,

कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee,
जो सत् बार पाठ कर कोई, Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,

छूटहि बंदी महा सुख होई , Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा , Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,

होय सिद्ध सखी गौरीसा , Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa,
तुलसीदास सदा हरी चेरा , Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,

कीजे नाथ ह्रदय माह डेरा .Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.
दोहा Doha

पवन तनय संकट हरन मंगल मूरति रूप, Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop.

राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहु सुरभूप, Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

Meaning of Hanuman Chalisa

With the dust of Guru’s Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and narrate sacred glory of Sri Ram , The Supreme among the Raghukul. The giver of the four attainments of life.
Knowing myself to be ignorant, I urge you, The son of Pavan! kindly bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my shortcomings and evilness.
Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds.
Messenger of Ram with enormous strength, you are also known as “Anjaniputra” and the son of the Air God.
Oh Hanuman ! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You remove darkness of evil thoughts and are a companion of good sense and wisdom.
Shri Hanuman ’s physique is gold colored. His dress is pretty, wearing ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.
Shri Hanuman is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other hand a banner with the sacred thread across his shoulder.
Oh Hanuman You are the emanation of ‘SHIVA’ and you delight Shri Keshri. The entire world propitiates.. You are adorable of all.
Oh Hanuman You are the repository of learning, virtue, you are very wise and are keen to do the works of Lord Ram.
You are eager to listen to the narration of Lord Ram’s story and revel on its enjoyment. You are in the hearts of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman.
You appeared before Sita in a very small form and spoke to her, while you assumed an huge form and struck terror by setting Lanka kingdom on fire.
O Hanuman with your big form you killed demons of Lanka and performed all acts of lord Ram.
When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing “Sanjivni” herb Lord Ram hugged you, His heart full of joy.
Shri Ram extolled Hanumanji’s excellence and remarked, “you are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat”
Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying: “Let the thousand - tongued ’sheshnaag’ sing your glories”
The sages, saints, Lord Brahma, Narad and Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the serpent, fail to sing the glories of Hanumanji properly.
What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars even Gods like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman’s greatness.
Hanumanji! You obliged Sugriva, you united him with Lord Ram and got him the Royal Throne.
It is known all over the universe that by following your advice, Vibhushana became King of Lanka kingdom.
Hanumanji you gulped Lord Sun at distance of thousands miles considering it to be a sweet fruit.
Carrying the Lord’s ring in his mouth, you went across the ocean. There is no wonder in that.
Oh Hanumanji all the difficult tasks of this world is made easy by your grace.
Oh Hanumanji You are guarding the door of Lord Ram’s mercy mansion or His divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.
By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection.
When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.
Hanuman’s name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits away.
On reciting Hanumanji’s name all the maladies and pain disappears.
Those who remember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded against their odds in life.
Oh Hanuman You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.
Oh Hanuman You fulfill the desires of those who come to you.
Oh Hanuman Your magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the four worlds and your fame is all over the cosmos.
Oh Hanuman You are the saviour of saints and sages and destroys the Demons, you are the darling of Lord Ram.
Hanuman has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any yogic power of eight Sidhis.
Oh Hanuman You hold the essence of devotion to Lord Ram, always remaining His Servant.
Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becomes free from suffering of several lives.
After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.
You need not hold any other God in mind. Hanumanji will give all happiness.
Oh Powerful Hanuman end the sufferings and remove all the pain from those who remember you.
Hail Hail Hail Lord Hanuman I beseech your Honour to bless me in the capacity of my supreme teacher.
One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benedicted.
Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. “Oh my Lord! You stay within my heart”.
O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Lord Air, Saviour The Embodiment of blessings, stay in my heart with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita.