Ketu, the shadow planet, often brings mysterious health challenges and sudden ailments. Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength and devotion, is known to neutralize Ketu’s malefic effects. His blessings can provide courage, vitality, and protection from hidden dangers that disturb well-being.

This simple home-friendly upay combines devotion with practical steps to invite Hanuman’s grace and reduce Ketu’s adverse impact on your health.

Red cloth or handkerchief

Fresh flowers (preferably marigold or red hibiscus)

Red sandalwood powder (optional)

Honey and jaggery (small quantities)

Hanuman Chalisa text or audio

A small copper or brass bell

Choose Tuesday or Saturday morning, ideally during the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha).

Clean your prayer area and place a Hanuman idol or picture on a red cloth.

Offer fresh flowers and sprinkle a little red sandalwood powder on the idol or picture.

Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp and ring the bell softly to invoke Hanuman.

Chant the Hanuman mantra 108 times: “ॐ हनुमते नमः” (Om Hanumate Namah) which means “Salutations to Lord Hanuman.”

Recite or listen to the Hanuman Chalisa once with full devotion.

Offer honey and jaggery as prasad and distribute among family members.

Conclude by meditating for 5 minutes focusing on Hanuman’s image, visualizing health and protection.

Do: Maintain purity of mind and place during the ritual.

Do: Repeat this upay for 7 consecutive weeks for best results.

Don’t: Perform the ritual under inauspicious timings like Rahu Kalam.

Don’t: Use artificial flowers or incense; keep it natural.

In the Ramayana, Hanuman is said to have immense power to dispel fear and negativity. Ketu’s shadowy influence is believed to be subdued by Hanuman’s divine presence, as seen in many temples like Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi where devotees seek relief from ailments.

Invoke Lord Hanuman with this simple upay to soothe Ketu’s health disturbances and embrace strength, protection, and vitality.

It is best to perform this upay once a week, preferably on Tuesday or Saturday, for 7 weeks to see positive effects.

Yes, this is a safe and simple devotional practice suitable for all ages and can be done at home.

You can use a printed picture or listen to Hanuman Chalisa audio while chanting the mantra.