Hanuman (Hindi: हनुमान) is a Hindu divine figure, which enjoys great popularity in Hinduism. He is the son of Anjana and Vayu the Wind God. Hanuman representations are different. The most famous shows him with a head, two arms and a long tail. Normally he has a monkey face and a muscular, human body. Often he holds a mountain in his left hand.
Hanuman worship is closely connected with the worship of Rama and the Ramayana, the story with the history of this major of God, he plays a central role. He is the general of a monkey army. The demon Ravana had abducted Sita, the wife of Rama, and Rama was able to free them only with the help of Hanuman and his army. According to the Ramayana no one can overmatch Hanuman in strength, braveness and wisdom. In any Rama temple is also a statue of Hanuman. His most important holiday is Hanuman Jayanti, which is considered his birthday. Many believers visit the temple and spread his portrait with red paint and decorate it with flowers. They sing the popular hymn Hanuman Chalisa and read stories from the Ramayana.
Hanuman worship is closely connected with the worship of Rama and the Ramayana, the story with the history of this major of God, he plays a central role. He is the general of a monkey army. The demon Ravana had abducted Sita, the wife of Rama, and Rama was able to free them only with the help of Hanuman and his army. According to the Ramayana no one can overmatch Hanuman in strength, braveness and wisdom. In any Rama temple is also a statue of Hanuman. His most important holiday is Hanuman Jayanti, which is considered his birthday. Many believers visit the temple and spread his portrait with red paint and decorate it with flowers. They sing the popular hymn Hanuman Chalisa and read stories from the Ramayana.
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