Hanuman Chalisa
We chant the Hanuman Chalisa - the sacred mantra in honor of Lord Hanuman - nine times together every Tuesday. Following the Hanuman Chalisa, we celebrate an aarti, a light ceremony as practiced in India in which we honor the divine.
In India, Hanuman ji is considered a symbol of such pure and absolute devotion to God (Ram) that he is referred to as the ‘Breath of Ram’ and therefore is a path of coming closer to God.
On Tuesdays, the Mangalam (= blessing) day, millions of devotees sing the Hanuman Chalisa – a form of meditation on the deeds and qualities of Lord Hanuman. This chant is also sung in the presence of the sick and dying and is repeated 108 times during a special ceremony to obtain Hanuman ji's blessings.
Om Hanumate Namah
Contributions
- Hanuman Chalisa & Aarti: €7
- With overnight stay Tuesday to Wednesday: €48
For schoolchildren up to 14 years of age, half the contribution applies. Preschool children can participate on a donation basis.
During opening hours a visit for pranam in the temples is possible at any time. In this case, the ashram kindly asks for a donation. Attending the Aarti is also by donation and does not require a contribution.
All contributions and donations are used for the upkeep of both ashram, Brindavon and Sri Neem Karoli Baba Mandir.