Hanuman

Hanuman Mantra Counter

Chant the short Hanuman mantra — 'Om Hanumate Namah' — and count your malas to 108. For strength, courage, and removal of fear.

ॐ हनुमते नमः

Om Hanumate Namah

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About

About the Hanuman Mantra mantra

While the Hanuman Chalisa is the full 40-verse hymn, 'Om Hanumate Namah' is the short seed-form mantra. Easier to repeat in malas, this mantra carries the same protective power but in a compact form.

Hanuman is the deity of supreme devotion, unfailing strength, and complete freedom from fear. Tuesdays and Saturdays are his days. He is worshipped by wrestlers, soldiers, students before exams, and anyone facing difficult challenges.

Many devotees who cannot complete a full Chalisa daily chant 108 of these short mantras instead — a practical alternative that still earns Hanuman's grace.

Meaning

Word by word

Om

The primordial sound.

Hanumate

To Hanuman — son of the wind, devotee of Rama, embodiment of strength.

Namah

Salutations. I bow.

Benefits

Why people chant this

Practice

How to chant

  1. 01 Sit facing east or north. A red or saffron cloth on the seat is auspicious if available.
  2. 02 Chant 'Om Hanumate Namah' clearly.
  3. 03 Tap the orange circle once per repetition.
  4. 04 Continue to 108 for one mala. For specific challenges, 11 malas for 21 days.
  5. 05 Offer red flowers, sindoor (vermilion), or boondi laddoo mentally if you cannot physically.
Timing

When to chant

Tuesdays and Saturdays are Hanuman's days — most potent. Early morning (4 to 6 AM) is best. Many devotees also chant before sleep for protection through the night.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Should I chant this or the Hanuman Chalisa?

Both are excellent. The Chalisa takes 9 to 11 minutes per recitation; this short mantra takes about 4 seconds. If time is short, this mantra in 108 repetitions is equivalent in devotional value.

What other Hanuman mantras are there?

'Hanuman Mool Mantra' (longer, more potent), 'Hanuman Gayatri', 'Ram Doot Hanuman' bhajans, and the Bajrang Baan are all classics. Pick what your heart settles on.

Can women chant Hanuman mantras?

Yes. Some traditional families have specific restrictions during menstruation, but most modern teachers recognise no gender barrier in chanting.

Is it true Hanuman protects from black magic?

Hanuman is the most-invoked deity in the Hindu tradition for protection from negative energies, evil eye, and harmful intentions. Daily Hanuman chanting is the classic remedy.