{"id":6,"date":"2026-05-30T14:21:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T08:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:40:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:10:04","slug":"why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Hanuman Temples Overflow on Tuesdays and Saturdays? Most People Only Know Half the Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk past any Hanuman temple on a <strong>Tuesday or Saturday<\/strong> and you&#8217;ll see it: queues spilling onto the street, the air thick with sindoor and jasmine, the <em>Hanuman Chalisa<\/em> rising from a hundred voices at once. The other five days? Calm. This isn&#8217;t habit or coincidence &#8211; there are two distinct, almost opposite reasons these particular days belong to Hanuman, and most people only know half of the story. Here is the full picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#The_two_reasons_in_one_line_each\" >The two reasons, in one line each<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Tuesday_the_day_of_his_birth_and_his_power\" >Tuesday: the day of his birth and his power<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#What_to_chant_on_Tuesday\" >What to chant on Tuesday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Saturday_the_day_his_protection_matters_most\" >Saturday: the day his protection matters most<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#What_to_offer_on_Saturday\" >What to offer on Saturday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Tuesday_vs_Saturday_%E2%80%93_at_a_glance\" >Tuesday vs Saturday &#8211; at a glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Tuesday_Mangalwar_%E2%80%93_the_day_of_strength\" >Tuesday (Mangalwar) &#8211; the day of strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Saturday_Shanivar_%E2%80%93_the_day_of_protection\" >Saturday (Shanivar) &#8211; the day of protection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#How_to_do_a_simple_Hanuman_puja_at_home\" >How to do a simple Hanuman puja at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Five_things_most_people_dont_know\" >Five things most people don&#8217;t know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Watch_a_moment_of_Hanuman_darshan\" >Watch: a moment of Hanuman darshan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Dont_wait_for_Tuesday_%E2%80%93_do_darshan_today\" >Don&#8217;t wait for Tuesday &#8211; do darshan today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Is_Tuesday_or_Saturday_better_for_Hanuman_puja\" >Is Tuesday or Saturday better for Hanuman puja?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Why_is_mustard_oil_used_on_Saturday\" >Why is mustard oil used on Saturday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#Can_I_worship_Hanuman_every_day\" >Can I worship Hanuman every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-hanuman-is-worshipped-on-tuesday-and-saturday-the-story-behind-it\/#How_many_times_should_I_read_the_Hanuman_Chalisa\" >How many times should I read the Hanuman Chalisa?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_two_reasons_in_one_line_each\"><\/span>The two reasons, in one line each<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday<\/strong> celebrates Hanuman&#8217;s <em>birth and his strength<\/em> &#8211; the day of Mangal (Mars), the planet of courage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday<\/strong> seeks his <em>protection<\/em> &#8211; the day of Shani (Saturn), whose hardships Hanuman alone can soften.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day you go to Hanuman <em>for<\/em> strength. The other day you go to him <em>for shelter<\/em>. That difference is the whole story &#8211; so let&#8217;s tell it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday_the_day_of_his_birth_and_his_power\"><\/span>Tuesday: the day of his birth and his power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the most widely-followed tradition, Hanuman was born on a Tuesday &#8211; in the month of Chaitra, on a full-moon day. The day itself, <strong>Mangalwar<\/strong>, is ruled by <strong>Mangal (Mars)<\/strong>: the planet of energy, valour, discipline and victory over enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match is almost poetic. Hanuman <em>is<\/em> fearless strength turned entirely toward devotion &#8211; the one who leapt across an ocean, carried a mountain, and walked into Lanka alone. So when a devotee is wrestling with fear, weakness, enemies, court cases or debt, tradition sends them to Hanuman on a Tuesday, to borrow a little of that Mars-fire courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_chant_on_Tuesday\"><\/span>What to chant on Tuesday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/he-wrote-it-in-a-prison-cell-and-walked-free-the-untold-story-of-the-hanuman-chalisa\/\">Hanuman Chalisa<\/a><\/strong> (whose prison-cell origin story is worth knowing), Tuesday is the classic day for the <strong>Bajrang Baan<\/strong> &#8211; a fiercer, more urgent prayer for protection and courage. A simple, powerful seed mantra many keep on their lips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u0950 \u0939\u0902 \u0939\u0928\u0941\u092e\u0924\u0947 \u0928\u092e\u0903<\/strong><br><em>Om Han Hanumate Namah<\/em><br>&#8220;I bow to Hanuman&#8221; &#8211; repeated 108 times, ideally on a Tuesday morning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_the_day_his_protection_matters_most\"><\/span>Saturday: the day his protection matters most<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday belongs to <strong>Shani (Saturn)<\/strong> &#8211; the cosmic judge, the planet of karma, delay, discipline and life&#8217;s hardest lessons. So why is it also a Hanuman day? Because of one of the most beloved stories in our tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Ravana imprisoned the nine planets to bend fate to his will, Shani too was captured and bound. During the burning of Lanka, Hanuman freed him. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Shani gave a promise that devotees still lean on today: <em>anyone who sincerely worships Hanuman will be spared my harshest grip.<\/em> In another telling, Shani once tried to climb onto Hanuman&#8217;s shoulder to influence him; Hanuman simply trapped him underfoot until Shani relented and granted the same boon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why anyone passing through <strong>Sade Sati<\/strong> or a heavy Shani period is told: go to Hanuman on Saturday. (<a href=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/en\/why-does-shani-the-harshest-planet-bow-to-hanuman\/\">Here&#8217;s the full story of why Shani himself bows to Hanuman<\/a>.) Not to fight Saturn &#8211; but to ask the one being Saturn himself respects to stand beside you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_offer_on_Saturday\"><\/span>What to offer on Saturday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday worship leans toward <strong>mustard oil<\/strong> (Shani&#8217;s oil) &#8211; a diya lit with it, and in many homes a small offering of oil itself. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, and if you wish, the <em>Shani-friendly<\/em> verse asking Hanuman to shield you through hard times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday_vs_Saturday_%E2%80%93_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Tuesday vs Saturday &#8211; at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday_Mangalwar_%E2%80%93_the_day_of_strength\"><\/span>Tuesday (Mangalwar) &#8211; the day of strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ruling planet:<\/strong> Mangal \/ Mars<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why this day:<\/strong> Hanuman&#8217;s birth; the day of strength<\/li>\n<li><strong>You go for:<\/strong> Courage, victory, removing enemies and fear<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic recitation:<\/strong> Hanuman Chalisa + Bajrang Baan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lamp \/ offering:<\/strong> Ghee diya, sindoor, laddoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_Shanivar_%E2%80%93_the_day_of_protection\"><\/span>Saturday (Shanivar) &#8211; the day of protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ruling planet:<\/strong> Shani \/ Saturn<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why this day:<\/strong> Hanuman freed Shani; the day of protection<\/li>\n<li><strong>You go for:<\/strong> Relief from Sade Sati and Shani&#8217;s hardships<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic recitation:<\/strong> Hanuman Chalisa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lamp \/ offering:<\/strong> Mustard-oil diya, sindoor<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_a_simple_Hanuman_puja_at_home\"><\/span>How to do a simple Hanuman puja at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wake early, bathe, and wear clean clothes &#8211; red or orange if you have them.<\/li>\n<li>Light a diya (ghee on Tuesday, mustard oil on Saturday) before an image of Hanuman.<\/li>\n<li>Offer sindoor, a fresh garland, and a sweet such as laddoo or jaggery.<\/li>\n<li>Recite the <strong>Hanuman Chalisa<\/strong> &#8211; 1, 7, or 11 times, with full attention.<\/li>\n<li>Sit quietly for a minute at the end. That stillness is the real offering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ritual perfection is not the point. Hanuman is famously moved by one thing above all &#8211; sincere <em>bhakti<\/em>. A whispered Chalisa from the heart reaches him faster than an elaborate puja done for show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_things_most_people_dont_know\"><\/span>Five things most people don&#8217;t know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>He is a Chiranjivi.<\/strong> Hanuman is one of the immortals believed to still walk the earth &#8211; which is why devotees feel he can respond <em>now<\/em>, not only in stories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sindoor has a story.<\/strong> Seeing Sita apply sindoor for Rama&#8217;s long life, Hanuman covered his <em>entire body<\/em> in it out of love &#8211; which is why he&#8217;s offered sindoor to this day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Chalisa was written in prison.<\/strong> Tradition holds that Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa while jailed, and was miraculously freed &#8211; one reason it&#8217;s trusted for breaking obstacles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturn respects him, not fears him.<\/strong> The boon Shani gave wasn&#8217;t surrender &#8211; it was respect. That&#8217;s a gentler, truer reading than &#8220;Hanuman defeats Saturn.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>He&#8217;s the bridge to Rama.<\/strong> In the Ramayana, Hanuman is the one who carries devotees to Rama. Worshipping him is, in spirit, worshipping Rama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- REEL SLOT: paste ONE Instagram reel URL on its own blank line below; WordPress auto-embeds it. 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With the free <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=app.japa.counter&#038;referrer=utm_source%3Ddevta_blog%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dblogpost_6&#038;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devta App<\/a><\/strong> you can do <strong>daily darshan<\/strong>, keep a live <strong>Hanuman Chalisa jaap count<\/strong>, and build a devotion streak that carries you from one Tuesday to the next. \ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=app.japa.counter&#038;referrer=utm_source%3Ddevta_blog%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dblogpost_6&#038;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Devta App and start your free daily darshan<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px 16px;max-width:560px;margin:26px auto;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #ecdcbb;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff7e9,#fffefb);box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(120,90,20,.08);\">\n<div style=\"flex:none;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#d97706;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devta.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/devta-app-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Devta App\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" style=\"width:54px;height:54px;object-fit:cover;display:block;\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 180px;min-width:0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:#3a2e1a;\">Devta App<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#7c6a48;\">Daily darshan, jaap counter &amp; devotion streak &#8211; free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=app.japa.counter&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Ddevta_blog%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dblogpost_6&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"flex:1 1 100%;text-align:center;display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:#0f9d58;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:11px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u25b6<\/span> Get it on Google Play<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tuesday_or_Saturday_better_for_Hanuman_puja\"><\/span>Is Tuesday or Saturday better for Hanuman puja?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither is &#8220;better&#8221; &#8211; they&#8217;re for different needs. Go on Tuesday for courage, strength and victory over difficulties; go on Saturday for protection and relief during a hard Shani phase. Many devotees observe both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_mustard_oil_used_on_Saturday\"><\/span>Why is mustard oil used on Saturday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mustard oil is associated with Shani (Saturn), who rules Saturday. Lighting a mustard-oil diya before Hanuman links the two &#8211; asking Hanuman&#8217;s protection precisely on Saturn&#8217;s day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_worship_Hanuman_every_day\"><\/span>Can I worship Hanuman every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely. Daily remembrance is encouraged and many do exactly that. Tuesday and Saturday simply carry special significance &#8211; but sincere devotion on any day is always welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_I_read_the_Hanuman_Chalisa\"><\/span>How many times should I read the Hanuman Chalisa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once daily is a beautiful habit. On Tuesdays and Saturdays many recite it 7 or 11 times. 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