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Hanuman
is
one
of
the
most
popular
gods
of
Hinduism
who
played
an
important
role
in
the
incarnation
of
Lord
Roma
proved
himself
as
his
greatest
devotee.
He
is
also
mentioned
in
the
Mahabharata
and
some
Puranas
and
Jain
texts.
He
is
variously
described
as
an
incarnation
of
Indra,
Vayu
and
Shiva.
People
from
all
wakes
of
life
worship
him
and
admire
him
for
his
strength,
humility
and
valor.
As
a
devotee
of
Lord
Rama,
he
became
very
popular
for
his
devotion
and
great
qualities.
Like
Ganesha
he
commands
respect
and
veneration
from
children
and
elders
alike.
Any
one
who
is
familiar
with
the
Ramayana,
cannot
but
appreciate
his
divine
nature
and
super
human
personality,
shaped
by
the
strength
of
celibacy,
humility,
selflessness,
unsurpassed
devotion,
determination,
fearlessness
and
an
extraordinary
commitment
to
work
for
the
divine.
Sita
found
in
him
a
friend,
a
son
and
a
loyal
servant.
Impressed
by
his
loyalty
and
commitment
to
the
cause
of
Rama,
she
blessed
him
to
remain
immortal
in
his
existing
form
till
the
end
of
creation
and
help
the
loyal
devotees
of
Rama.
People
believe
that
he
is
very
much
active
on
earth
even
today.
Wherever
the
name
of
Rama
is
uttered
or
chanted,
Anjaneya
said
to
go
there
and
become
an
invisible
part
of
the
scene.
People
pray
to
him
for
courage
and
confidence,
freedom
from
sorrow
and
for
protection
against
evil
spirits
and
bad
luck.
Hanuman
is
a
terror
to
evil
forces.
Because
of
his
intense
purity
and
devotion
they
are
afraid
to
appear
anywhere
near
him.
Etymology
Two
interpretations
are
given
for
the
word
Hanuman.
According
to
one,
Hanu
means
disfigured
and
man
means
jaw.
Hanuman
burnt
his
mouth
when
he
was
young
as
he
tried
to
swallow
the
sun.
Since
he
has
a
swollen
mouth,
he
is
called
Hanuman.
According
to
another
interpretation,
Han
means
destroyed
and
man
mean
self-pride.
Since
Hanuman
personifies
humility
and
total
absence
of
pride,
he
is
aptly
called
Hanuman.
Names
of
Hanuman
Hanuman
has
many
other
names.
His
most
popular
names
include
Anjaneya,
Pavanasuta,
Bhajarang
Bali,
Kapisa,
Maruti,
Manojavam,
Mãrutatulyavegam,
Jitendriyam,
Buddhimatãmvarishtham,
Vãtãtmajam,
Vãnarayuthamukhyam,.
Shreerãmdutam,
Atulit
Bal
Dhãmam,
Hemshailãbh
Deham,
Danujvan
Krushanum
Gyãninãm
Agraganyam,
Sakal
Gun
Nidhãnam,
Raghupati
Priya
Bhaktam,
Sankat
Mochan,
Phalguna
Sakha
Laxmana
Prandata,
Dasagriv
Darpaha
etc.
Each
of
them
represent
his
qualities
or
his
birth
related
information.
He
was
born
to
Anjana.
Hence
he
is
Anjaneya.
He
is
the
son
of
Vayu
or
incarnation
of
Vayu.
Hence
he
is
known
as
Vayuputra
or
Pavanasuta.
He
has
strong
limbs
and
diamond
like
body.
Hence
he
is
Bhajarang
Bali.
Hanuman
is
known
by
many
names.
When
he
is
cheerful
he
is
called
Prasannanjaneya.
When
he
is
in
a
ferocious
mood
he
is
called
Veeranjaneya.
When
he
is
in
a
meditative
mood
he
is
called
Dhayananjaney
and
when
he
is
absorbed
in
devotion
he
is
called
Bhaktanjaneya.
He
is
called
Kesarinandana,
though
he
was
not
actually
the
son
of
Kesari,
because
he
was
brought
up
by
his
step
father.
He
is
called
Ramaduta,
because
he
acted
as
the
messenger
of
Rama
to
deliver
a
message
to
Sita.
He
is
called
Baladhama,
because
of
his
prowess,
jnanagunasagara
because
of
his
pure
qualities
and
bhajarangi
because
of
his
strength
and
devotion.
There
are
several
other
names.
Hanuman
worship
Hanuman
is
worshipped
in
the
temples
and
households
both
ritually
according
to
the
Smarta
traditions
and
through
pooja
ceremony
in
the
households.
He
is
also
worshipped
spiritually
through
bhajans,
meditation
and
chanting
of
his
names.
Millions
observe
fast
on
Tuesdays
and
refrain
from
drinking
and
smoking
as
a
mark
of
respect
for
him.
When
people
pray
to
Hanuman,
they
generally
chant
Hanuman
chalisa
seeking
his
help
and
protection.
The
significance
of
chalisa
is
explained
in
the
next
section.
Hanuman
Jayanti,
a
famous
festival
of
Hanuman,
is
celebrated
on
different
dates
in
different
parts
of
India
to
honor
his
birth.
In
Maharashtra
and
Karnataka
it
is
celebrated
on
the
full
moon
day
in
the
Hindu
calenders
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