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Hanuman (Temple Forms)

हनुमान्
Also known as: Hanumān, Anjaneya, Maruti, Bajrangbali, Pavanputra

About

The monkey god, devotee of Rama, worshipped in countless temples across India. Various regional forms include: Panchamukhi Hanuman (five-faced), Veera Hanuman (warrior), Dhyana Hanuman (meditative), and Bala Hanuman (child form). Represents strength, devotion, courage, and service.

Attributes

StrengthDevotionCourageServiceChiranjivi

Symbols

Gada (mace)SindoorSanjeevani mountainRama's nameMonkey face

Associated Mantras

Om Hanumate Namaḥ
Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Stotram
Bajrang Baan

Festivals

Hanuman JayantiSaturday worshipRam Navami

Scriptures

RamayanaHanuman ChalisaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide

Iconography

Monkey-faced, with gada (mace). Often shown carrying Sanjeevani mountain. Five-faced forms have different attributes. Vermilion (sindoor) smeared on body.