Is there a prayer for a safe journey before travelling?

yes — families pray to Gaṇeśa or Hanumān, take elders’ blessings, and many say a short travel verse before leaving.

Before a journey, a simple custom in many homes is to bow at the mandir, say a prayer to Gaṇeśa for an obstacle-free trip, and touch the elders’ feet. Hanumān, who crossed the ocean safely, is a favourite protector of travellers, and many recite the Hanumān Chālīsā or simply “Jai Bajaraṅgabalī” as they leave. Some eat a spoon of curd and sugar, and some families avoid starting long journeys at certain times, following their own custom.

Pilgrims often remember the deity of the place they are going to; Vaiṣṇavas may chant the names of Viṣṇu, and others say “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” on the road.

Prayer goes together with care: check the vehicle, keep documents ready, follow traffic rules, and rest when tired. Call home on arrival — that small act of love is also part of the tradition of a blessed journey.

Hanumān: protector of travellers in popular devotion · Source: common family practice

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