Bathe and wear saffron or red — Hanumanji's colours. Face South (the direction of Lanka, toward which Hanumanji always faces as he guards Ramji) or East. Tuesday and Saturday are the most auspicious days. Sunrise is the ideal time.

Apply sindoor (vermilion) generously to Hanumanji's idol — this is the single most essential act of his worship. The tradition comes from the story in which Hanumanji, seeing Sita Mata wear sindoor for Ramji's long life, applied it to his entire body so Ramji's life would be multiplied a thousandfold. Hanumanji grants all wishes to those who offer him sindoor with true devotion.

Rub chameli (jasmine) oil on the idol after the sindoor. This is uniquely associated with Hanumanji and is believed to remove obstacles, resolve legal problems, and bring prosperity. Also offer red flowers and a garland.

Offer panchamrit abhishek, then perform the sixteen offerings: seat, water for feet and hands, sipping water, bath, clothing (saffron), sacred thread, chandan, akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, ladoo and banana (naivedya), betel, flower-shower, circumambulation.

Recite the Hanuman Chalisa — the 40-verse devotional poem in Awadhi composed by Saint Tulsidas — at least once, ideally three or seven times. It is the most powerful prayer for removing fear, obstacles, ill-health and malefic planetary influences (especially Shani/Saturn). Those who recite it regularly are said to have nothing to fear from any quarter.

Perform Hanumanji's aarti — "Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki" — while waving the lamp. After aarti offer boondi ladoo as prasad — this is Hanumanji's most beloved sweet. Distribute prasad to all present. Prasad from a Hanuman temple on Tuesday or Saturday is considered especially potent for removing obstacles.