The following samangri or materials are must for Hanuman Pujan. Devotees can always add to this list, if they want to offer something more to the Lord:
- vermilion
- oil (Jasmine oil)
- cotton
- flower-garland. Yellow or gold colored flowers.
- pan (betel leaf)
- gangajal
- red boondi or gram flour ladoo
- dhoopbatti (incense sticks)
- Diya or Oil lamp
- Sacred thread
- Grass bundle
- Perfume
- Sweets or sweetmeat
Offering of jasmine oil and vermilion in the worship of Hanuman is considered very auspicious. You should always offer jasmine oil and vermilion to Pavan putra Hanuman ji on the day of Hanuman Jayanti. Water from Godavari is also great if can be procured, for Lord’s drinking water.
To remove the obstacles of life, offer perfume and rose garland to Lord Hanuman on the day of Hanuman Jayanti.