Introduction to Lord Hanuman
Lord Hanuman is one of the most powerful, popular and revered deities of Hinduism. He is famous all over the world as a unique devotee of Lord Shri Ram. Hanumanji is one of the main characters of Ramayana and is considered to be a symbol of devotion, power, loyalty and service spirit.
Lord Hanuman is known by many holy names like Mahavir, Bajrangbali, Pawanputra, Anjaniputra, Kesarinandan and Maruti. He is one of the immortal gods and according to the belief, he protects his devotees even today.
Birth of Lord Hanuman
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Hanuman was born on Tuesday, the holy day of Chaitra Purnima. He is believed to have been born in the constellation Chitra and the constellation Aries.
Lord Hanuman is the son of mother Anjana and monkey king Kesari. He is also known as “Pavanputra” as he was born with the blessings of Pawandev.
Lord Hanuman's devotion and celibacy
Lord Hanuman is considered a lifelong celibate. He dedicated his entire life to the service and devotion of Lord Shri Ram. Hanumanji's devotion is especially done for strength, confidence and morale.
Lord Hanuman has special importance among devotees who follow celibacy. It is believed that his worship removes fear, negative energies and difficulties.
Description of Lord Hanuman's form
Lord Hanuman's form is depicted as a monkey. He is depicted with a red body, a long tail and holding a mace. Lord Hanuman's form is considered a symbol of strength, courage and fearlessness.
In many paintings, Lord Hanuman is shown having a vision of Shri Ram and Mother Sita in his heart, which is a symbol of his unwavering devotion.
Lord Hanuman and Rama Bhakti
Lord Hanuman is known as the greatest devotee of Lord Shri Ram. In the Ramayana, he played an important role in the search for Mother Sita, the burning of Lanka and the war against Ravana.
Due to his selfless service, devotion and dedication, Lord Shri Ram granted Hanumanji the boon of immortality.
Panchmukhi Hanuman form
Panchmukhi Hanuman is considered to be the most powerful form of Lord Hanuman. According to mythology, Lord Hanuman assumed the Panchmukhi form to destroy Mahiravana.
This form depicts the five faces of Hanumanji — Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha and Hayagriva. Panchmukhi Hanuman is worshipped for protection and liberation from negative energies.
Mantras of Lord Hanuman
Chanting the mantras of Lord Hanuman removes fear and increases self-confidence and courage.
॥ ॐ उ श्री हनुमे नमहेमे ॥
ॐ उ हन हन हनुमे रुदरात्काय ॥
ॐ श्री रामहेमे फट ॥
ॐ श्री रामहेमे न��
Recitations and hymns of Hanumanji
Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarakand, Bajrang Baan and Hanuman Ashtak are considered the most popular recitations to obtain the grace of Lord Hanuman. Regular recitation brings a sense of positivity and protection in life.
Festivals associated with Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Jayanti is the main festival of Lord Hanuman. Apart from this, festivals like Tamil Hanuman Jayanti, Telugu Hanuman Jayanti and Hanuman Vratam are
During Diwali, Lord Hanuman is also worshipped in many places.
Famous Temples of Lord Hanuman
There are many famous temples of Lord Hanuman in India. Among them, Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple (Varanasi), Salasar Balaji Temple (Rajasthan), Hanuman Garhi (Ayodhya), Bal Hanuman Temple (Jamnagar), Jakhu Temple (Shimla) and Mehndipur Balaji Temple are particularly famous.
Spiritual Importance of Lord Hanuman
Lord Hanuman is considered the god of strength, devotion and devotion. Worshipping him gives courage, confidence and spiritual strength in life. Lord Hanuman saves his devotees from difficulties and inspires them to move forward on the right path.