There is a special grace that flows when we call upon Lord Hanuman by his sacred names. The 108 names of Lord Hanuman, known as the Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali, form one of the most powerful devotional chants in Hinduism. Each name reveals a divine quality of Bajrangbali — his strength, his fearlessness, his wisdom, and his boundless love for Lord Rama.

And when these names are recited on Tuesday (Mangalwar) — the very day of Lord Hanuman — their power multiplies, bringing swift relief from fear, obstacles, and worry. In this guide, you will find all 108 names with their meaning, the correct way to chant them on Tuesday, the best time for recitation, and the wonderful benefits this practice brings.

Why 108 Names Are So Powerful

The number 108 is deeply sacred in Sanatan Dharma. It is considered the number of cosmic wholeness, representing the harmony between the universe, the self, and the divine. This is why a traditional mala has 108 beads, and why so many sacred chants are recited 108 times.

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When we recite the 108 names of Lord Hanuman, we are not merely repeating words — we are invoking 108 different aspects of his divine personality. Each name carries a unique vibration that purifies the heart, steadies the mind, and draws the protective energy of Bajrangbali into our lives.

Why Tuesday Is Best for Reciting Hanuman's Names

Tuesday is universally regarded as the day of Lord Hanuman. Ruled by the planet Mars (Mangal) — the planet of courage, energy, and strength — Tuesday carries an energy that perfectly matches the power of Hanuman ji.

Reciting the Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali on Tuesday is believed to bring quick results because the devotional energy of the day combines with the planetary energy of Mars. Devotees seeking protection, success, courage, or relief from Mangal Dosha find this practice especially rewarding when done on Tuesdays (and Saturdays).

Best Time to Recite the 108 Names

For the best results, follow these timing tips:

  • Brahma Muhurta (the early pre-dawn hours, roughly 4 to 6 AM) is considered the most auspicious time.
  • Morning after bath, before beginning your day, is ideal for most devotees.
  • Evening (Pradosh time), around sunset, is also a blessed time for Hanuman worship.
  • On Tuesday and Saturday, the recitation carries special power.

Facing south while chanting is traditionally recommended, as Lord Hanuman is believed to be especially powerful in that direction.

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How to Chant the 108 Names on Tuesday

Follow this simple method for an effective recitation:

  1. Bathe and wear clean clothes, preferably red or orange.
  2. Set up a clean space with an idol or image of Lord Hanuman, ideally alongside Lord Rama.
  3. Light a diya of mustard or sesame oil and offer incense.
  4. Offer sindoor mixed with jasmine (chameli) oil, along with red flowers such as hibiscus.
  5. Take a sankalp — fold your hands and silently state your wish or intention.
  6. Recite each of the 108 names slowly and clearly, beginning each with "Om" and ending with "Namah." You may offer a flower, akshata (rice grains), or simply a moment of devotion with each name.
  7. Conclude with the Hanuman Chalisa and aarti.
  8. Offer prasad such as boondi or laddoo, and distribute it afterward.

Keeping your mind calm and your heart full of devotion is the true secret to quick results.

The 108 Names of Lord Hanuman (with Meaning)

Below is the complete Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali with the meaning of each sacred name.

  1. Om Anjaneyaya Namah — Son of Mother Anjana
  2. Om Mahaviraya Namah — The great and mighty hero
  3. Om Hanumate Namah — The one with prominent cheeks (Hanuman)
  4. Om Marutatmajaya Namah — Son of the Wind God (Vayu)
  5. Om Tatvajnanapradaya Namah — Bestower of true knowledge
  6. Om Sitadevimudrapradayakaya Namah — Who delivered Sita's ring as a token
  7. Om Ashokavanakachchhetre Namah — Destroyer of the Ashoka grove in Lanka
  8. Om Sarvamayavibhanjanaya Namah — Destroyer of all illusions
  9. Om Sarvabandhavimoktre Namah — Liberator from every bondage
  10. Om Rakshovidhwansakarakaya Namah — Destroyer of demons (rakshasas)
  11. Om Paravidya Pariharaya Namah — Who counters the enemy's spells and knowledge
  12. Om Parashaurya Vinashanaya Namah — Destroyer of the enemy's valor
  13. Om Paramantra Nirakartre Namah — Who nullifies the enemy's mantras
  14. Om Parayantra Prabhedakaya Namah — Who breaks the enemy's yantras
  15. Om Sarvagraha Vinashine Namah — Remover of all malefic planetary effects
  16. Om Bhimasena Sahayakrithe Namah — Who came to the aid of Bhima
  17. Om Sarvadukha Haraya Namah — Remover of all sorrows
  18. Om Sarvalokacharine Namah — Who roams freely through all the worlds
  19. Om Manojavaya Namah — Swift as the mind
  20. Om Parijata Drumulasthaya Namah — Who dwells at the root of the Parijata tree
  21. Om Sarvamantra Swarupavate Namah — The embodiment of all mantras
  22. Om Sarvatantra Swarupine Namah — The embodiment of all tantras
  23. Om Sarvayantratmakaya Namah — The very soul of all yantras
  24. Om Kapishwaraya Namah — Lord of the monkeys
  25. Om Mahakayaya Namah — Of a colossal, mighty form
  26. Om Sarvarogaharaya Namah — Remover of all diseases
  27. Om Prabhave Namah — The supreme Lord
  28. Om Bala Siddhikaraya Namah — Bestower of strength and accomplishment
  29. Om Sarvavidya Sampattipradayakaya Namah — Giver of all knowledge and prosperity
  30. Om Kapisenanayakaya Namah — Commander of the monkey army
  31. Om Bhavishyathchaturananaya Namah — Knower of the future, the four-faced
  32. Om Kumara Brahmacharine Namah — The youthful, eternal celibate
  33. Om Ratnakundala Diptimate Namah — Radiant with jeweled earrings
  34. Om Chanchaladwala Sannaddha Lambamana Shikhojwala Namah — Whose swaying tail blazes like a flame
  35. Om Gandharva Vidyatatvajnaya Namah — Master of the divine science of music
  36. Om Mahabala Parakramaya Namah — Of immense strength and valor
  37. Om Karagraha Vimoktre Namah — Liberator from imprisonment
  38. Om Shrinkhala Bandhamochakaya Namah — Who breaks chains and shackles
  39. Om Sagarottarakaya Namah — Who leapt across the ocean
  40. Om Prajnaya Namah — The wise one
  41. Om Ramadutaya Namah — The messenger of Lord Rama
  42. Om Pratapavate Namah — The glorious and mighty
  43. Om Vanaraya Namah — The noble vanara (monkey)
  44. Om Kesarisutaya Namah — Son of Kesari
  45. Om Sitashoka Nivarakaya Namah — Remover of Sita's grief
  46. Om Anjanagarbha Sambhutaya Namah — Born from the womb of Anjana
  47. Om Balarkasadrashananaya Namah — Whose face shines like the rising sun
  48. Om Vibhishana Priyakaraya Namah — Who befriended and pleased Vibhishana
  49. Om Dashagriva Kulantakaya Namah — Destroyer of the ten-headed Ravana's clan
  50. Om Lakshmanapranadatre Namah — Giver of life to Lakshmana
  51. Om Vajrakayaya Namah — Of a body hard as a thunderbolt
  52. Om Mahadyuthaye Namah — Of great radiance
  53. Om Chiranjivine Namah — The immortal one
  54. Om Ramabhaktaya Namah — The supreme devotee of Rama
  55. Om Daityakarya Vighatakaya Namah — Destroyer of the deeds of demons
  56. Om Akshahantre Namah — Slayer of Aksha, son of Ravana
  57. Om Kanchanabhaya Namah — Golden-hued
  58. Om Panchavaktraya Namah — The five-faced form (Panchamukhi)
  59. Om Mahatapase Namah — The great ascetic
  60. Om Lankini Bhanjanaya Namah — Who subdued Lankini, the guardian of Lanka
  61. Om Shrimate Namah — The revered and auspicious one
  62. Om Simhikaprana Bhanjanaya Namah — Slayer of the demoness Simhika
  63. Om Gandhamadana Shailasthaya Namah — Who dwells on Mount Gandhamadana
  64. Om Lankapura Vidayakaya Namah — Who set the city of Lanka ablaze
  65. Om Sugriva Sachivaya Namah — The minister of Sugriva
  66. Om Dhiraya Namah — The steadfast and resolute
  67. Om Shuraya Namah — The brave and valiant
  68. Om Daityakulantakaya Namah — Destroyer of the race of demons
  69. Om Surarchitaya Namah — Worshipped by the gods
  70. Om Mahatejase Namah — Of great splendor
  71. Om Ramachudamanipradayakaya Namah — Who delivered Rama the crest-jewel of Sita
  72. Om Kamarupine Namah — Who can take any form at will
  73. Om Pingalakshaya Namah — Of tawny, golden-brown eyes
  74. Om Vardhimainaka Pujitaya Namah — Honored by Mount Mainaka in the sea
  75. Om Kabalikrita Martandamandalaya Namah — Who once swallowed the orb of the sun
  76. Om Vijitendriyaya Namah — Conqueror of the senses
  77. Om Ramasugriva Sandhatre Namah — Who united Rama and Sugriva in friendship
  78. Om Maharavana Mardhanaya Namah — Destroyer of the mighty Ravana
  79. Om Sphatikabhaya Namah — Pure and luminous as crystal
  80. Om Vagadhishaya Namah — Lord of speech and eloquence
  81. Om Navavyakritapanditaya Namah — Master of the nine schools of grammar
  82. Om Chaturbahave Namah — The four-armed
  83. Om Dinabandhuraya Namah — Friend of the helpless and distressed
  84. Om Mayatmane Namah — Of mystical, divine nature
  85. Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah — Loving and gracious toward his devotees
  86. Om Sanjivananagayartha Namah — Who carried the Sanjivani life-giving mountain
  87. Om Suchaye Namah — The ever-pure one
  88. Om Vagmine Namah — The eloquent speaker
  89. Om Dridhavrataya Namah — Firm and unshakable in his vows
  90. Om Kalanemi Pramathanaya Namah — Destroyer of the demon Kalanemi
  91. Om Harimarkata Markataya Namah — The king among the monkeys
  92. Om Dantaya Namah — The self-controlled
  93. Om Shantaya Namah — The peaceful and serene
  94. Om Prasannatmane Namah — Of a cheerful, contented spirit
  95. Om Shatakantamudapahartre Namah — Who humbled the pride of the mighty foe
  96. Om Yogine Namah — The great yogi
  97. Om Ramakatha Lolaya Namah — Who delights in the stories of Rama
  98. Om Sitanveshana Panditaya Namah — The expert in the search for Sita
  99. Om Vajradranushtaya Namah — With a body firm as the thunderbolt
  100. Om Vajranakhaya Namah — With nails hard as diamond
  101. Om Rudra Virya Samudbhavaya Namah — Born of the divine power of Rudra (Shiva)
  102. Om Indrajitprahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivarakaya Namah — Who withstood the unfailing Brahmastra of Indrajit
  103. Om Partha Dhwajagrasamvasine Namah — Who resides atop the banner of Arjuna
  104. Om Sharapanjara Bhedakaya Namah — Who shattered the cage of arrows
  105. Om Dashabahave Namah — The ten-armed
  106. Om Lokapujyaya Namah — Worshipped by all the worlds
  107. Om Jambavatpritivardhanaya Namah — Who increased the joy of Jambavan
  108. Om Sitasameta Shriramapada Sevadurandharaya Namah — The foremost in serving the feet of Shri Rama and Sita

Benefits of Reciting the 108 Names on Tuesday

Devotees who recite the Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali on Tuesday with faith often experience remarkable blessings:

  • Removal of fear and anxiety, replaced by courage and confidence.
  • Protection from the evil eye, negative energies, and harmful forces.
  • Relief from obstacles in career, studies, and relationships.
  • Reduction of Mangal Dosha and other planetary troubles.
  • Better health and inner strength, as Hanuman ji is the remover of diseases.
  • Mental peace and clarity through the calming vibration of the names.
  • Spiritual growth and a deepening sense of devotion and faith.

Reciting these names regularly is like keeping a divine shield around yourself — a constant reminder of the strength, purity, and love that Lord Hanuman embodies.

Conclusion

The 108 names of Lord Hanuman are a treasure of devotion, each one a doorway to his divine grace. Recited on Tuesday, the sacred day of Bajrangbali, they bring swift protection, courage, and the fulfillment of heartfelt wishes. Whether you chant all 108 names or simply a few with love, what matters most is the sincerity of your heart.

Begin this beautiful practice this coming Tuesday and feel the powerful presence of Hanuman ji in your life.

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