Hanuman

Hanuman Hanuman is a Monkey God. On Tuesday and Saturday people fast and give special offerings. If people are in trouble they sing a hymm called "Hanuman Chalisa".

Hanuman's Myth

When Hanuman was a child he saw the sun, thought it was a fruit, and he ate it. All the Gods and Godessess begged for him to spit it out. He agreed and the world was saved.

Hanuman's Decription

Hanuman has a short thick neck, a round red face, sharp white fangs, a mane like Ashoka flowers, a tail like Indra's banner, and he can expand to be as large as a mountain or to become as small as a fly. He is known to be the god of power and strength.

Hanuman's Life

Hanuman was bad and abused his powers to bother the saints living in the nearby forest. Other gods prayed to Brahma for this to stop so he put a curse on Hanuman so he forgets about his powers. Hanuman's power became available when Jambavent, king of the bears, he reminded him of his powers. Hanuman can grow as big as a mountain and as small as a fly. At the time of Ramayana Hanuman was sent to spy on Lanka. He had to fly over the sea to reach Lanka's island. Sursa blocked him on the way. Everyone who came through had to pass through her mouth. When she wanted to swallow Hanuman, he kept growing so she had to expand with him. Hanuman suddenly became small and went into her ear and out through her mouth. In the forest of Ashoka trees on Lanka, Hanuman spied on Ravana who was trying to make Sita his wife. He contacted Sita in the gardens of Ravana's place. He told her of the plans being made for her delivery and gave her Rama's signet ring as a token. Hanuman fought a demon, Meghnaath, the son of Ravana in the garden. He won but was captured by the demons. Ravana ordered that Hanuman's tail is set on fire. Hanuman made his tail larger until there was no cloth left to cover it. They still tried to set his tail on fire but then he became small and escapes through the ropes with his burning tail behind him. Hanuman set Lanka on fire and went back to the main land. He joined Rama and gave information on Ravana's forces. The army crossed a bridge to Lanka made by Nala who is another monkey leader and an expert architect. In the battle Hanuman beats the demon, Lankini, who was the major guard of Lanka. During the battle Hanuman brought back an herb that healed Lakshman's deadly wound. He flew to the Himolayas to find the herb. Hanuman was bothered by demons and Indra was confusing him so he brought the entire mountain to Lanka. Ravana was defeated by Ram and Sita and they were crowned king and queen of Ayodya. Hanuman was Ram's favorite general and continued his life in service to him. Rama offered him anything he wanted and Hanuman asked to live for as long as men spoke of the deeds of Rama.

Hanuman's Weapon/Tool Hanumans tool/weapon is a mace/Gada.

Hanuman's Family Mother- Anjana Origonal father- Shiva Spiritual Father- Vayu Foster Father- Kesari Brother- Bhima Son- Asuraphat

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