Tuesday (Mangalvar) Vrat Katha

In a village lived a poor Brahmin who was in great distress. He had neither wealth nor happiness. One day a sage advised him to observe the Tuesday fast and worship Lord Hanuman. The sage said that Hanuman removes all troubles of his devotees and grants them strength. The Brahmin began observing the Tuesday fast with devotion. Every Tuesday he visited the Hanuman temple, applied sindoor, recited Hanuman Chalisa, and offered chana dal and jaggery. After a few weeks, his life began to change. He found good work and gradually his poverty disappeared. Once the Brahmin fell ill and could not observe the fast. His troubles began increasing again. He then understood the importance of consistency in the vrat. He resumed observing the fast regularly. Pleased, Hanuman appeared in his dream and said that a devotee who worships him with a true heart need never fear anything. The Brahmin\'s life became joyful and he continued his devotion to Hanuman forever.

Observe the fast on Tuesday. Offer sindoor and jasmine oil at the Hanuman temple. Recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand. Offer chana dal and jaggery as bhog. Wear red clothes.

The Tuesday fast is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is observed for strength, courage, freedom from fear, and removal of troubles.