Hanuman

हनुमान

Embodiment of strength, service and devotion

The monkey god of strength and devotion, and Rama's greatest helper.

Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the wind god. In the Ramayana he leapt across the sea to find Sita and carried a whole mountain to save Lakshmana. Many people recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays for courage and protection.

Names and what they mean

• BajrangbaliStrong as a thunderbolt
• MarutiSon of the wind
• AnjaneyaSon of Anjana
• Sankat MochanThe one who frees you from trouble

People pray to Hanuman for

• Courage and strength
• Protection from fear and harm
• Relief from troubles

Many families keep Tuesday for Hanuman.

Aartis and chalisas

• Aarti Keeje Hanuman Lala KiAarti
• Shri Balaji AartiAarti

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