Vedic Mantra · Lord Hanuman
हनुमान गायत्री मंत्र
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration
Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat
Meaning
We know Anjaneya (son of Anjana), we meditate on the son of Vayu (Wind God) — may Hanuman inspire and illuminate us.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
- ·Powerful protection, courage, and strength in Gayatri form
- ·Removes fear and builds mental and physical strength
- ·Pacifies malefic Mars and Saturn (Hanuman governs both)
- ·Ideal for daily practice as it is more sattvic than Hanuman beej mantras
- ·Grants Hanuman's qualities of devotion, service, and selfless courage
- ·Most effective on Tuesdays and Saturdays
How to Chant
- 1.Tuesday and Saturday mornings
- 2.Offer sindoor, jasmine oil, and red flowers to Hanuman
- 3.Use a rudraksha mala
- 4.Recite Hanuman Chalisa before this Gayatri for a complete session
- 5.Face south (Hanuman faces south toward Lanka in the Ramayana)
- 6.Chant 3 times before any journey for protection
Best Time
Tuesday and Saturday Brahma Muhurta. Hanuman Jayanti. Before any challenge or travel.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. Tuesday/Saturday: 1008 times for deep protection sadhana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Hanuman Gayatri different from the Hanuman Mantra?
Yes. "Om Hanumate Namah" is a simple invocation. "Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe..." is the Hanuman Gayatri — a 24-syllable meditation mantra in the traditional Gayatri meter. The Gayatri is more contemplative and sattvic, suitable for morning meditation. The simple Hanuman mantra is for immediate invocation at any time. Both are equally valid paths to Hanuman's grace.