Hanuman Metal Statue
Lord Hanuman, the Hindu Monkey God
Hanuman, the mighty ape that aided Lord Rama in his expedition against evil forces, is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance, and devotion.
Worshiping the Monkey God
Traditionally, Hindu people keep fast and give special offerings in honor of Hanuman as a weekly ritual week, on Tuesdays and, in some cases, Saturdays.
In times of trouble, it is a common faith among Hindus to chant the name of Hanuman or sing his hymn (“Hanuman Chalisa”) and proclaim “Bajrangbali Ki Jai” —”victory to thy thunderbolt strength.” Once every year—on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (April) at sunrise—Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated, commemorating the birth of Hanuman. Hanuman temples are among the most common public shrines found in India.
Hanuman is a popular Indian deity who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is known for his utmost dedication to Lord Rama and his wife Sita Mata.
He mostly appears in the epic Ramayana where he is seen as a devotee of Lord Rama who stays with the reverent couple to ease their journey.
Hanuman is particularly famous for playing a key role in the war that was aimed at bringing demon king Ravana down for his sin of abducting Sita Mata.
He also burnt down a portion of Ravana’s Lanka and managed to return back safely.