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" Lord Hanuman also known as Mahavira or Bajrangbali, is a Hindu god and an ardent devotee of the god Rama. He is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is also mentioned in several other texts, including Mahabharata, the various Puranas and some Jain texts. Hanuman participated in Rama's war against the demon king Ravana. Several texts also present him as an incarnation of the god Shiva. He is the son of Anjana and Kesari, and is also described as the son of the wind-god Vayu, who according to several stories, played a role in his birth". wikipedia.org
The Joychandi Pahar (mountain) where Satyajit Ray shot his famous movie Hirak Rajar Deshey (1980) is also a popular picnic cum tourist spot as well as Rock climbing spot.
After riding some 300-400 odd steps (You can see a few of them here ), one can get to see a spectacular view from the hilltop. There's a temple of Chandimata and Bajrangbali on one of the hilltop.
Nearest rail head is #Adra Junction within #Purulia District.
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The Joychandi Pahar (mountain) where Satyajit Ray shot his famous movie Hirak Rajar Deshey (1980) is also a popular picnic cum tourist spot as well as Rock climbing centre.
After riding some 300-400 odd steps (did not count), one can get to see a spectacular view from the hilltop. There's a temple of Chandimata and Bajrangbali on one of the hilltop.
Nearest rail head is #Adra Junction within #Purulia District.
it is said that Dacoits used to take shelter inside this abandoned tower
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There are two communities in Mumbai that I have been very close to as a photographer and as a person
When invited by them I try not to miss their spiritual events ..
The GSB Seva Mandal King Circle where I have some very close dear friends but first of all Dr Bhujang Pai who introduced me to Lord GSB I have always taken Darshan and never missed this feast till date ...
Next and very close to my heart and to my passion of shooting pain and Hindu rituals of the migrant Tamils of Juhu Nehru Nagar and Madraswadi Worli ..and Davendar and Velu the head priest at Juhu invite me every year .
Similarly Shanmugham from Madraswadi Worli and Sundar from Markandeshwar Nagar from Worli invite me each year ..I try not to miss it ..
I shot this unique event last night but I was not in good shape my legs were hurting me so at about 10 pm I left without informing them ..
I did not shoot Sundar and others pulling a 67 seater luxury bus with hooks in the back .
But yes I shot a lot of videos of cheek piercing hook insertions in the back and the Human cage with a devotee bring pierced with 110 rods ..ladies holding clusters of lime with needles attached to their flesh .
I have promised myself one day I will also pierce my cheeks with a 18 feet rod to show my spiritual solidarity with my Tamil friends ...
I have already posted the pictures of this event at my Flickr timeline. ..
The videos I will post on You Tube once I return from playing tennis ..
This huge Hanuman idol on a cart is pulled by two devotees with hooks in the back..
These Tamil guys women followers of Goddess Marriammen are just formidable and incredible ..
And this is the genre I shoot this is my passion and the poetry of my soul..
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Jai Bajrangbali ..
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Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान्, Hanumān), is a Hindu deity who is an ardent devotee of Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, and a central character in the Indian epic Ramayan. A general among the vanaras, Hanuman is a disciple of Lord Rama in the war against the demon king Ravan. Also known as Anjaneya, Maruti, Maharudra, Pavanputra, Kesharinandan, Arbiter, Anjaniputra, Bajrang Bali and Hanumat, Hanuman's exploits are much celebrated in a variety of religious and cultural traditions,[1] particularly in Hinduism, to the extent that he is often the object of worship according to some bhakti traditions,[2] and is the prime deity in many temples known as Hanuman Mandirs.
Hanuman was born to Anjana, a female vanara, and Kesari, a male vanara, in Anjana Giri mountain. Another name for Hanuman is "Anjaniputra" which means son of Anjana. His mother was an apsara who was born on Earth as a female vanara due to a curse. She would be redeemed from this curse on her giving birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva, and endowed with the Supreme Power of exalted devotion to Bhagwan Hari. Hanuman is endowed with 28 transcendental divine opulences, with perfection in each. Anjana, along with her husband Kesari, performed intense prayers to Lord Shiva to beget Him as her Child. Pleased with their devotion, Shiva granted them the boon they sought.[3] Hence, Hanuman is also known as "Maharudra" because he was born of the boon given to Anjana by Shiva, who is also known as Rudra. The Valmiki Ramayana states that Kesari is the son of Brihaspati and that Kesari also fought on Rama's side in the war against Ravana.[4]
Several different traditions account for Hanuman's birth. One is that at the time that Anjana was worshipping Lord Shiva, elsewhere, Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya, was performing the Putrakama Yagna in order to have children. As a result, he received some sacred pudding, payasam, to be shared by his three wives, leading to the births of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. By divine ordinance, a kite snatched a fragment of that pudding and dropped it while flying over the forest where Anjana was engaged in worship. Vayu, the Hindu deity of the wind, delivered the falling pudding to the outstretched hands of Anjana, who consumed it. Hanuman was born to her as a result.[4][5]
Hanuman, in one interpretation, is the incarnation or reflection of Shiva.[6] Other interpretations, such as that of Dvaita, consider Hanuman to be the son of, or a manifestation of, Vayu, god of wind.
Another story of Hanuman's origins is derived from the Vishnu Purana and Naradeya Purana. Narada, infatuated with a princess, went to his God Lord Vishnu, to make him look like Sri Vishnu, so that the princess would garland him at Swayamvara. He asked for a Hari-Mukh. Hari is the name of Lord Vishnu and Mukh means face. But Vishnu instead bestowed him with the face of a monkey. Unaware of this, Narada went to the princess, who burst into laughter at the sight of his monkey face before all the king's court. Narada, unable to bear the humiliation, cursed Vishnu, that Vishnu would one day be dependent upon a vanara. Vishnu replied that what he had done was for Narada's own good, as he would have undermined his own powers if he were to enter matrimony. Vishnu also noted that Narada's request for Hari has the dual Sanskrit meaning of vanara. Upon hearing this, Narada repented for cursing his idol. But Vishnu told him not repent as the curse would act as a boon, for it would lead to the birth of Hanuman, an avatar of Shiva, without whose help Rama (Vishnu's avatar) could not kill Ravana. Since there are two distinct sects in Hinduism, Shaivas and Vaishnavas. some believe that the story that Hanuman is an avatar of Shiva might have come to link both the sects in harmony.
References to Hanuman in classical literature could be found as early as those of 5th to 1st century BC in Panini's Astadhyayi, Abhiseka Nataka, Pratima Nataka, and Kālidāsa's Raghuvaṃśa.
[edit]Birth place
Multiple places in India are claimed as the birth place of Hanuman. Hanuman was born on 'Anjaneya Hill', in Hampi, Karnataka.[7] This is located near the Risyamukha mountain on the banks of the Pampa, where Sugreeva and Sri Rama are said to have met in Valmiki Ramayana's Kishkinda Kanda. There is a temple that marks the spot.Even Trimbakeshwar, Anjan, a small village about 18 km away from Gumla, houses "Anjan Dham", which is said to be the birth place of Hanuman.[8] The name of the village is derived from the name of the goddess Anjani, mother of Mahaveer Hanuman. Aanjani Gufa (cave), 4 km from the village, is believed to be the place where Anjani once lived. Many objects of archaeological importance obtained from this site are now held at the Patna Museum. Another belief is that Anjaneri (or Anjneri) mountain, located 7 km from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district, is also claimed as the birthplace of Hanuman.[9] A cave in a hill near Gokarna, one of the oldest temple towns of India, is also said to be the birth place of Hanuman. This cave has had a Hanuman temple for a long time. Gokarna, situated in west coast of Karnataka, is known for Atma Linga of Shiva, installed by Ganapathi to save it from the hands of Ravana long before Ramayana days. Sri Ramachandra Pura Math one of the leading Shankara Peethas is situated 3 kilometers away from this birth place of Hanuman.
As a child, believing the sun to be a ripe mango, Hanuman pursued it in order to eat it. Rahu, a Vedic planet corresponding to an eclipse, was at that time seeking out the sun as well, and he clashed with Hanuman. In the nature of Rahu, the Tamas Guṇa predominated. To convey a message to the universe that Satva Guṇa always prevails, Hanuman thrashed Rahu and goes to take sun in his abode.[10] Indra, king of devas, was approached by defeated Rahu with disappointment, complaining that a monkey child stopped him from taking on Sun, as is permitted by you so that Solar eclipse could not take place. This enraged Indra, who responded by throwing the Vajra (thunderbolt) at Hanuman, which struck his jaw. He fell back down to the earth and became unconscious. Upset, Vayu deva went into seclusion, withdrawing air along with. As living beings began to asphyxiate, Indra withdrew the effect of his thunderbolt, and the devas revived Hanuman and blessed him with multiple boons.[4]
Brahma then gave Hanuman a boon that would protect him from the proverbial irrevocable curse called Brahma’s curse-Brahmashap. Brahma also said: "Nobody will be able to kill you with any weapon in war." From Brahma he obtained the power of inducing fear in enemies, of destroying fear in friends, to be able to change his form at will and to be able to easily travel wherever he wished. From Shiva he obtained the boons of longevity, scriptural wisdom and ability to cross the ocean. Lord Shiva assured safety of Hanuman with a band (kavach) that would protect him for life. Indra blessed him that his weapon Vajra, will no longer be effective on him and his body would become stronger than Vajra. Varuna blessed baby Hanuman with a boon that he would always be protected from water. Agni blessed him, Saying, "Fire will never burn you." Surya gave him two siddhis of yoga namely "laghima" and "garima", to be able to attain the smallest or to attain the biggest form . Vayu blessed him with more speed than he himself had. Yama, the God of Death blessed him healthy life and free from his weapon Yama Danda, thus death would not come to him. Kubera showered his blessings declaring that Hanuman would always remain happy and contented. Vishwakarma blessed him that Hanuman would be protected from all his creations in the form of objects or weapons A permanent mark was left on his chin (हनुः hanuḥ "jaw" in Sanskrit), due to impact of Vajra, explaining his name.[4][11]
On ascertaining Surya to be an all-knowing teacher, Hanuman raised his body into an orbit around the sun and requested to Surya to accept him as a student. Surya refused and explained claiming that he always had to be on the move in his chariot, it would be impossible for Hanuman to learn well. Undeterred, Hanuman enlarged his form, with one leg on the eastern ranges and the other on the western ranges, and facing Surya again pleaded. Pleased by his persistence, Surya agreed. Hanuman then learned all of the latter's knowledge. When Hanuman then requested Surya to quote his "guru-dakshina" (teacher's fee), the latter refused, saying that the pleasure of teaching one as dedicated as him was the fee in itself. Hanuman insisted, whereupon Surya asked him to help his (Surya's) spiritual son Sugriva. Hanuman's choice of Surya as his teacher is said to signify Surya as a Karma Saakshi, an eternal witness of all deeds. Hanuman later became Sugriva's minister.[4][12]
Hanuman was mischievous in his childhood, and sometimes teased the meditating sages in the forests by snatching their personal belongings and by disturbing their well-arranged articles of worship. Finding his antics unbearable, but realizing that Hanuman was but a child, (albeit invincible), the sages placed a mild curse on him by which he became unable to remember his own ability unless reminded by another person. It is hypothesised that without this curse, the entire course of the Ramayana war might have been different, for he demonstrated phenomenal abilities during the war. The curse is highlighted in Kishkindha Kanda and Sundara Kanda when Jambavantha reminds Hanuman of his abilities and encourages him to go and find Sita.[4] The specific verse that is recited by Jambavantha is:
You are as powerful as the wind;
You are intelligent, illustrious & an inventor.
There is nothing in this world that’s too difficult for you;
Whenever stuck, you are the one who can help.
Meeting Rama
Hanuman meets Rama during the Rama's 14-year exile.[13] With his brother Lakshmana, Rama is searching for his wife Sita who had been abducted by Ravana. Their search brings them to the vicinity of the mountain Rishyamukha, where Sugriva, along with his followers and friends, are in hiding from his older brother Vali.
Having seen Rama and Lakshmana, Sugriva sends Hanuman to ascertain their identities. Hanuman approaches the two brothers in the guise of a brahmin. His first words to them are such that Rama says to Lakshmana that none could speak the way the brahmin did unless he or she had mastered the Vedas. He notes that there is no defect in the brahmin's countenance, eyes, forehead, brows, or any limb. He points out to Lakshmana that his accent is captivating, adding that even an enemy with sword drawn would be moved. He praises the disguised Hanuman further, saying that sure success awaited the king whose emissaries were as accomplished as he was.[13]
When Rama introduces himself, the brahman identitifies himself as Hanuman and falls prostrate before Rama, who embraces him warmly. Thereafter, Hanuman's life becomes interwoven with that of Rama. Hanuman then brings about friendship and alliance between Rama and Sugriva; Rama helps Sugriva regain his honour and makes him king of Kishkindha. Sugriva and his vanaras, most notably Hanuman, help Rama defeat Ravana and reunite with Sita.
In their search for Sita, a group of Vanaras reaches the southern seashore. Upon encountering the vast ocean, every vanara begins to lament his inability to jump across the water. Hanuman too is saddened at the possible failure of his mission, until the other vanaras and the wise bear Jambavantha begin to extol his virtues. Hanuman then recollects his own powers, enlarges his body, and flies across the ocean. On his way, he encounters a mountain that rises from the sea, proclaims that it owed his father a debt, and asks him to rest a while before proceeding. Not wanting to waste any time, Hanuman thanks the mountain and carries on. He then encounters a sea-monster, Surasa, who challenges him to enter her mouth. When Hanuman outwits her, she admits that her challenge was merely a test of his courage. After killing Simhika, a rakshasa, he reaches Lanka.
[edit]Locating Sita
Hanuman encounters Sita in Ashokavana
Hanuman reaches Lanka and marvels at its beauty. After he finds Sita in captivity in a garden, Hanuman reveals his identity to her, reassures her that Rama has been looking for her, and uplifts her spirits. He offers to carry her back to Rama, but she refuses his offer, saying it would be an insult to Rama as his honour is at stake. After meeting Sita, Hanuman begins to wreak havoc, gradually destroying the palaces and properties of Lanka. He kills many rakshasas, including Jambumali and Aksha Kumar. To subdue him, Ravana's son Indrajit uses the Brahmastra. Though immune to the effects of this weapon Hanuman, out of respect to Brahma, allows himself be bound. Deciding to use the opportunity to meet Ravana, and to assess the strength of Ravana's hordes, Hanuman allows the rakshasa warriors to parade him through the streets. He conveys Rama's message of warning and demands the safe return of Sita. He also informs Ravana that Rama would be willing to forgive him if he returns Sita honourably.
Hanuman then allows himself to be captured by Ravana, who sets his tail on fire; bazaar art, c.1910's
Enraged, Ravana orders Hanuman's execution, whereupon Ravana's brother Vibhishana intervenes, pointing out that it is against the rules of engagement to kill a messenger. Ravana then orders Hanuman's tail be lit afire. As Ravana's forces attempted to wrap cloth around his tail, Hanuman begins to lengthen it. After frustrating them for a while, he allows it to burn, then escapes from his captors, and with his tail on fire he burns down large parts of Lanka. After extinguishing his flaming tail in the sea, he returns to Rama.
[edit]Shapeshifting
In the Ramayana Hanuman changes shape several times. For example, while he searches for the kidnapped Sita in Ravana's palaces on Lanka, he contracts himself to the size of a cat, so that he will not be detected by the enemy. Later on, he takes on the size of a mountain, blazing with radiance, to show his true power to Sita.[14]
Also he enlarges & immediately afterwards contracts his body to out-wit Sirsa, the she-demon, who blocked his path while crossing the sea to reach Lanka. Again, he turns his body microscopically small to enter Lanka before killing Lankini, the she-demon guarding the gates of Lanka.
He achieved this shape-shifting by the powers of two siddhis; Anima and Garima bestowed upon him in his childhood by Sun-God, Surya.
[edit]Lifting a mountain
When Lakshmana is severely wounded during the battle against Ravana, Hanuman is sent to fetch the Sanjivani, a powerful life-restoring herb, from Dronagiri mountain in the Himalayas, to revive him. Ravana realises that if Lakshmana dies, a distraught Rama would probably give up, and so he dispatches the sorcerer Kalanemi to intercept Hanuman.[15] Kalanemi, in the guise of a sage, deceives Hanuman, but Hanuman uncovers his plot with the help of an apsara, whom he rescues from her accursed state as a crocodile.[15]
Hanuman fetches the herb-bearing mountain, in a print from the Ravi Varma Press, 1910's
Ravana, upon learning that Kalanemi has been slain by Hanuman, summons Surya to rise before its appointed time because the physician Sushena had said that Lakshmana would perish if untreated by daybreak. Hanuman realizes the danger, however, and, becoming many times his normal size, detains the Sun God to prevent the break of day. He then resumes his search for the precious herb, but, when he finds himself unable to identify which herb it is, he lifts the entire mountain and delivers it to the battlefield in Lanka. Sushena then identifies and administers the herb, and Lakshmana is saved. Rama embraces Hanuman, declaring him as dear to him as his own brother. Hanuman releases Surya from his grip, and asks forgiveness, as the Sun was also his Guru.
Hanuman was also called "langra veer"; langra in Hindi means leaping and veer means "bravest of brave". The story behind Hanuman being called langra is as follows. He was injured when he was crossing the Ayodhya with the mountain in his hands. As he was crossing over Ayodhya, Bharat, Rama's young brother, saw him and assumed that some Rakshasa was taking this mountain to attack Ayodhya. Bharat then shot Hanuman with an arrow, which was engraved with Rama's name. Hanuman did not stop this arrow as it had Rama's name written on it, and it injured his leg. Hanuman landed and explained to Bharat that he was moving the mountain to save his own brother, Lakshmana. Bharat, very sorry, offered to fire an arrow to Lanka, which Hanuman could ride in order to reach his destination more easily. But Hanuman declined the offer, preferring to fly on his own, and he continued his journey with his injured leg.
[edit]Patala incident
Sculpture of Hanuman carrying the mountain, in a Haridwar temple.
In another incident during the war, Rama and Lakshmana are captured by the rakshasa Mahiravana (or Ahiravan), brother of Ravana, who held them captive in their palace in Patala (or Patalpuri)--the netherworld. Mahiravana keeps them as offerings to his deity. Searching for them, Hanuman reaches Patala, the gates of which are guarded by a young creature called Makardhwaja (known also as Makar-Dhwaja or Magar Dhwaja), who is part reptile and part Vanara.
The story of Makardhwaja's birth is said to be that when Hanuman extinguished his burning tail in the ocean, a drop of his sweat fell into the waters, eventually becoming Makardhwaja, who perceives Hanuman as his father. When Hanuman introduces himself to Makardhwaja, the latter asks his blessings, but fights him to fulfill the task of guarding the gate. Hanuman defeats and imprisons him to gain entry.
Upon entering Patala, Hanuman discovers that to kill Mahiravana, he must simultaneously extinguish five lamps burning in different directions. Hanuman assumes the Panchamukha or five-faced form of Sri Varaha facing north, Sri Narasimha facing south, Sri Garuda facing west, Sri Hayagriva facing the sky and his own facing the east, and blows out the lamps. Hanuman then rescues Rama and Lakshmana. Afterwards, Rama asks Hanuman to crown Makardhwaja king of Patala. Hanuman then instructs Makardhwaja to rule Patala with justice and wisdom.
To date Panchamukha Anjaneya mandir is located at Panchmukhi a small village 20 km from Mantralayam, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. A divine place where Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy rests.
[edit]Bharata's vow
Javanese wayang representation of Hanuman.
When the war ends, Rama's 14-year exile has almost elapsed. Rama then remembers Bharata's vow to immolate himself if Rama does not return to rule Ayodhya immediately, on completion of the stipulated period. Realising that it would be a little later than the last day of the 14 years when he would reach Ayodhya, Rama is anxious to prevent Bharata from giving up his life. Hanuman therefore flies to Ayodhya to inform Bharata that Rama is on his way home.
[edit]Honours
Shortly after he is crowned Emperor upon his return to Ayodhya, Rama decides to ceremoniously reward all his well-wishers. At a grand ceremony in his court, all his friends and allies take turns being honoured at the throne. Hanuman approaches without desiring a reward. Seeing Hanuman come up to him, an emotionally overwhelmed Rama embraces him warmly, declaring that he could never adequately honour or repay Hanuman for the help and services he received from the noble Vanara. Sita, however, insists that Hanuman deserved honour more than anyone else, and Sita gives him a necklace of precious stones adorning her neck.
When he receives it, Hanuman immediately takes it apart, and peers into each stone. Taken aback, many of those present demand to know why he is destroying the precious gift. Hanuman answers that he was looking into the stones to make sure that Rama and Sita are in them, because if they are not, the necklace is of no value to him. At this, a few mock Hanuman, saying his reverence and love for Rama and Sita could not possibly be as deep as he implies. In response, Hanuman tears his chest open, and everyone is stunned to see Rama and Sita literally in his heart.
[edit]Hanuman Ramayana
Hanuman beheads Trisiras-from The Freer Ramayana
After the victory of Rama over Ravana, Hanuman went to the Himalayas to continue his worship of the Lord. There he scripted a version of the Ramayana on the Himalayan mountains using his nails, recording every detail of Rama's deeds. When Maharishi Valmiki visited him to show him his own version of the Ramayana, he saw Hanuman's version and became very disappointed.
When Hanuman asked Valmiki the cause of his sorrow, the sage said that his version, which he had created very laboriously, was no match for the splendour of Hanuman's, and would therefore go ignored. At this, Hanuman discarded his own version, which is called the Hanumad Ramayana. Maharishi Valmiki was so taken aback that he said he would take another birth to sing the glory of Hanuman which he had understated in his version.
Later, one tablet is said to have floated ashore during the period of Mahakavi Kalidasa, and hung at a public place to be deciphered by scholars. Kalidasa is said to have deciphered it and recognised that it was from the Hanumad Ramayana recorded by Hanuman in an extinct script, and considered himself very fortunate to see at least one pada of the stanza.
[edit]After the Ramayana war
After the war, and after reigning for several years, the time arrived for Rama to depart to his heavenly abode. Many of Rama's entourage, including Sugriva, decided to depart with him. Hanuman, however, requested Rama that he will remain on earth as long as Rama's name was venerated by people. Sita accorded Hanuman that desire, and granted that his image would be installed at various public places, so he could listen to people chanting Rama's name. He is one of the immortals of Hinduism.[16]
Sacred creatures in a sacred place. There are lots of these wild Langur (leaf) monkeys living around the Khajuraho temples. To Hindus monkeys are sacred - on Tuesdays many people fast in honour of the monkey god Hanuman. In troubled times some will sing his hymn the Hanuman Chalisa which contains the phrase 'Bajrangbali Ki Jai' - meaning 'victory to thy thunderbolt strength'.
Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान्, Hanumān), is a Hindu deity who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. A general among the vanaras, an ape-like race of forest-dwellers, Hanuman is an incarnation of the divine and a disciple of Lord Rama in the struggle against the demon king Ravana. Also known as Anjaneya, Maruti, Pavanputra, Kesharinandan, Arbiter, Anjaniputra, Bajrang Bali and Hanumat, Hanuman's exploits are much celebrated in a variety of religious and cultural traditions,particularly in Hinduism, so much so that he is often the object of worship according to some bhakti traditions, and is the prime deity in many temples known as Hanuman Mandirs.
The specific verse that is recited by Jambavantha is:
आप के रूप में हवा के रूप में में शक्तिशाली कर रहे हैं
आप बुद्धिमान, शानदार, और एक आविष्कारक हैं.
वहाँ इस दुनिया में कुछ भी नहीं है कि आप के लिए बहुत बहुत मुश्किल है है
जब भी अटक गया, तो आप एक है जो मदद कर सकते हैं
You are as powerful as the wind;
You are intelligent, illustrious & an inventor.
There is nothing in this world that’s too difficult for you;
Whenever stuck, you are the one who can help.
Some of the prayers, songs, mantras, shlokas, devoted to Hanuman include—Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Maruti Strotam, Valvanal Strotam, Hanuman Sathhika, Hanuman Bahuk, Hanuman Dwadesh, Bhimrupi Strotam, Sundara Kanda, Maruti Gayatri Mantra, Hanumansahasranam stotra—Stotra of thousand names of Hanuman. "Ram Raksha Strotam", the Sanskrit Strota, a Shield of Rama has lines devoted to Hanuman, saying, whoever, reads this, will be protected by Hanuman.
Karnataka
Brass/Bell metal.
20 cms (8 inches) high and 23 cms (9 inches) width
Late 19th century or early 20th century
Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान्, Hanumān), a Hindu deity who was an ardent devotee of Rama according to Hindus myths, and a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. Hanuman was a disciple of Lord Rama and a general among the vanaras in the war against the demon king Ravan.
Prominent moustache is a characteristic of Maharashtra and Karnataka depictions of Maruti/Hanuman.
Lord Hanuman idol, at Bhimashankar's Shiv Jyotirling Temple, near the city of Pune, India.
Hanuman (or Bajrang Bali or Maruti Nandan) is one of the most important heroes of the Indian epic, The Ramayana (Hindu Mythology). Hanuman, who helped Lord Rama win the war against King Ravana, is a symbol of extreme strength, determination, will-power and is remembered by His worshipers in time of need and distress. He has always been characterised in Saffron.
JMP Bajrang Bali 16481 curves out of Pf#3 with 12367up BGP-ANVT Vikramshila Exp.It will give way to a GZB power @ MGS.
Hanuman is widely believed to be immortal - thus, although he is a principal figure in the great epic Ramayana, he also makes an appearance in the (historically later, but equally famous) epic Mahabharata, where he meets the hero Bhima. A number of religious leaders have claimed to have seen Hanuman over the course of the centuries, notably Madhvacharya (13th cent. CE), Tulsidas (16th cent.), Samarth Ramdas (17th cent.), Raghavendra Swami (17th cent.) and Swami Ramdas (20th cent.). - Wikipaedia
Hanuman - Brass, 19 century
5.75' or 14''
Lord Hanuman, a true bhakt of Shri Ramchandra ji is worshipped to obtain love of Shri Ram ji. No one has or can ever attain the supremacy of Ram bhakti that Hanuman ji has. His constant chanting of Lord Ram's name is a cause of goodness that he spreads all around the world. Lord Ram's name is very powerful and that is the power which works behind Hanuman ji. He has taken an oath to protect those who take name of Lord Ram and ask for his blessings. People who worship Hanuman ji will always have a lots of miracles to tell about his worshipping that they have experienced. Born as a 'Rudra', Hanuman ji with his constant chanting of Lord Ram's name is a lake of coolness where Ram Bhakts take a dip and attain greatness. Whenever in danger, whenever in trouble, when circumstances are not according to you calling Hanuman ji helps the person to attain liberation from chaos. Never in your life say ill about this lord, he by Nature only is a great savage and will in a flash come to help the ones who call him. There is no one in the entire cosmos who can equal the strengths, the power, the intellect of Hanuman ji. Shri Ram's name helps a person to move freely in life without troubles as Hanumanji becomes protector of such a soul
I am a loner.
I think alone .
I belong to no groups even in real life.
I am married my thoughts walk alone , selfish, self centered, soliloquy of a spiritualy shattered in silence.
I am an old monk pretending to be a family man.
Life with its ups and downs keeps me afloat,like the man in the water that Dr Glenn Losack MD shot at Nasik.
He shot him in every possible position.
I told him I shoot situations where I dont spare or scrounge, I take it alll , like this Hanuman Temple shot in sudden bursts.
I am dragged here and strangely I stayed more than 18 years across this Temple and had never entered it even once..
It was just a few days back that Mr Dwarkanath from the Satghare Ram Mandir who had bought me here ..
I met the Sant or Holy Man Suryalalji , and we liked each other, two images engraved on a single coin, emnmeshed with our diverse but single Indianess.
He leads the prayers here, I have not heard his discourse , but he has chosen the path of peace through Bajrangbali...as Lord Hanuman the celibate monkey god is callled.
Jai Bajrangbali is a war cry too, and also a cry of help to the Lord during impending danger.
As a young kid I stayed Strand Colaba and visited with my Hindu friends the Hanuman Mandir at the junction of where the road is called Shahid Bhagat Singh Road and leads to my mothers house at 3 Mohini Mansions.. leads to my past.
Than I was intrigued by the Hanuman Mandir at Nakhas Lucknow which I shot during Ashura two years back.
Near my shop , a little disrance away is the Shree Ghanteshwar Mandir dedicated to Lord Hanuman , that I shot extensively its called the Temple of unending bells.
Each wish fulfilled and a bell is afixed at the porch.
So perhaps my wife a very simple woman, homely wise always found it stupid that I was shooting the same subjects over and over again...
But I think thanks to my no relply and my stoic silence in the face of adversity made her do a re think..she leaves me and my photography alone as long as I take care of her and her worldly needs.
Her spirituality is intact , namaaz, reading of the Holy Koran, unlike my fragmented one...
I am not a congregational man, I pray alone..
When I am capsized in my own future fears than I know he is holding me by the straw.. a thought that keeps me alive.
Its 3.40am in Mumbai , I woke up from my sleep to write this..
Another thing I must clarify here at Flickr, a lot of people add me as a contact or friend , earlier I would add them to in return, but now I am a bit discerning more attentive, I repeat I am not into sex for fun, body parts , wife swapping, and other fetish..
I am perhaps a conservative deep down..
I am not a transgender , I am not a cross dresser , I am not a soft porn man either nor do I peddle porn.
So I think those who add me should keep this point in view.
I am not a Hijda activist , but I write about their ethnicity.
My sexual preference , my favorite body part is my personal prerogative and I do not need to hawk it publically.
I am 10 months at Flickr..with 25166 photo blogs on diverse Indian culture.
I thank Tom- Do You Like It and Dr Glenn Losack MD allowing me to showcase their works on my photo stream.
Both are great American masters.
One in California the other in Manhattan.
Both close to my heart and soul.
Bajrangbali Hanuman stone Idol/ Statue at Sunderghat near Sangrah on Chopal Road. Bajrangbali red stone Idol is the largest Sculpture of lord Hanuman in Sangrah Tehsil/ area.
Sangrah is a Beautiful Town, Green Valley and Tehsil HQ of District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Sangrah Town is about 358 K.M. from Delhi, 161 K.M. from Shimla, 152 K.M. from Chandigarh, 65 K.M. from Rajgarh, 63 K.M. from Nahan and 25 K.M. from Renuka Ji (By Road). Government Degree College Sangrah, Tehsil Office, BDO, HDO, ADO, BSNL Exchange, Police Station, Old House of National Awarded Kinkri Devi, Jawga Hils, Jawga Helipad, Rawlagarh Fort, Brah Forest, Bhagwan Parshuram ITI, Lord Vijat and Shiva Temple are the main attraction/Place of Sangrah. There are 41 Gram Panchayats in Sangrah Development Block and Tehsil. About 21 Panchayats of Sangrah Block has been covered with the Snow during winter season. Churdhar Hills, Jablog, Piulilani, Haripurdhar, Gattadhar, Balayandhar, Sunderdhat, Brah-Rupee, Jawga Hills, Choras and Diwri-Khrahan are the Snow bounded Area/ Hills/ Panoramic Valley/ Village/ Forest of Sangrah Block in winters.
Nagla Khushhali is a village having great holistic HANUMAAN BABA MANDIR with an ~300 Years old BARGHAD(Banyan)Tree.
HE is also known as Anjaneya, Maruti, Pavanputra, Anjaniputra, and Hanumat.
A variety of the Banyan known as Indian Banyan or Ficus bengalensis is the National tree of India.
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Nagla Khushhali is a village having great holistic HANUMAAN BABA MANDIR with an old BARGHAD(Banyan)Tree.
A variety of the Banyan known as Indian Banyan or Ficus bengalensis is the National tree of India.
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Tourist playing with fresh Snow at Sangrah-Chopal road. Bajrangbali Hanuman stone Idol/ Statue at Sunderghat near Sangrah on Chopal Road. Bajrangbali red stone Idol is the largest Sculpture of lord Hanuman in Sangrah Tehsil/ area.
Sangrah is a Beautiful Town, Green Valley and Tehsil HQ of District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Sangrah Town is about 358 K.M. from Delhi, 161 K.M. from Shimla, 152 K.M. from Chandigarh, 65 K.M. from Rajgarh, 63 K.M. from Nahan and 25 K.M. from Renuka Ji (By Road). Government Degree College Sangrah, Tehsil Office, BDO, HDO, ADO, BSNL Exchange, Police Station, Old House of National Awarded Kinkri Devi, Jawga Hils, Jawga Helipad, Rawlagarh Fort, Brah Forest, Bhagwan Parshuram ITI, Lord Vijat and Shiva Temple are the main attraction/Place of Sangrah. There are 41 Gram Panchayats in Sangrah Development Block and Tehsil. About 21 Panchayats of Sangrah Block has been covered with the Snow during winter season. Churdhar Hills, Jablog, Piulilani, Haripurdhar, Gattadhar, Balayandhar, Sunderdhat, Brah-Rupee, Jawga Hills, Choras and Diwri-Khrahan are the Snow bounded Area/ Hills/ Panoramic Valley/ Village/ Forest of Sangrah Block in winters.