Om Han Hanumate Namah — meaning
ॐ हं हनुमते नमः
Oṁ Haṁ Hanumate Namaḥ
“Om, salutations to Hanuman.” “Haṁ” is the seed (bija) sound of Hanuman Ji.
Hanuman Ji — Bajrangbali, Pavanputra, Sankat Mochan — is the embodiment of strength, courage, wisdom and humble devotion to Shri Ram. The short mantra Om Han Hanumate Namah is one of the most widely chanted Hanuman mantras for courage, protection from fear and negativity, and success in difficult tasks.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
“All diseases and pains are destroyed when one chants the name of brave Hanuman continuously.” — the Chalisa itself praises continuous jap (japat nirantar).
Hanuman jap — quick facts
| Deity | Shri Hanuman (Bajrangbali, Sankat Mochan) |
|---|---|
| Bija (seed) sound | हं Haṁ |
| Auspicious days | Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti |
| Traditional mala | Rudraksha or red (rakta) chandan |
| Other forms | ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः · जय श्री राम |
| One mala takes | About 4–6 minutes |
Hanuman Ji loves Ram Naam
Hanuman Ji is the greatest devotee of Shri Ram, and it is said that wherever Ram Naam is sung, Hanuman is present. That is why many devotees chant Jai Shri Ram or Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram to please Hanuman Ji, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You can use our Ram Naam jap counter for that practice.
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
“Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near when the name of Mahavir is recited.” Chanting his name removes fear and fills the heart with courage.
How to chant the Hanuman mantra
Chant on Tuesday or Saturday morning or evening after bathing, facing south or east, with a lamp of ghee or sesame oil if possible. Offer sindoor or a red flower, and chant with humility. One tap counts one complete mantra.
- Tap the malaEvery tap counts one Hanuman mantra. The glowing bead moves forward just like a real jap mala. On a computer, press Space or Enter.
- 108 taps = one malaAt 108 the temple bell rings, flower petals fall and your mala count goes up. The next mala begins automatically — no need to reset.
- Made a mistake?Press Undo to remove the last count. Reset only clears the current mala; your daily and lifetime totals stay safe.
- Track your sadhanaOpen My progress to see today, your streak, a 7-day chart, an 18-week calendar and the 70,000 Naam Challenge. Use Focus for a full-screen, tap-anywhere counter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Om Han Hanumate Namah?
“Om, salutations to Hanuman.” “Haṁ” is Hanuman Ji’s bija (seed) sound, which is believed to awaken courage and strength.
On which day should I chant the Hanuman mantra?
Tuesdays and Saturdays are traditional, as is Hanuman Jayanti. But Hanuman Ji can be remembered every day.
How many times should I chant it?
One mala of 108 is common. For a specific wish or difficulty, devotees chant 11 malas a day for 11 or 21 days. Set your daily goal and start a 21-day sadhana from My progress.
Can I count Hanuman Chalisa paths with this counter?
Yes. Tap once after each complete Chalisa path and set the mala size in Settings to 11 or 108 (or any custom number) to track your paths.