Birth of Hanuman By Manasvini Premkumar Gokul Bhajan

Birth of Hanuman By: Manasvini Premkumar Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies, NC

Guru Vandana Om Ajnana Timirandhasya Jnaanaanjana Salaakaya Caksur Unmilitam yena Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah

Birth of Hanuman • Hanuman was born to Anjana and Vaayu, the wind God. • Hanuman is also called 'Aanjaneya', son of Anjana. • Hanuman was extraordinary from the very moment of his birth • Hanuman is considered to be an avatar(Incarnation) of Lord Shiva.

Birth Place • Hanuman was born on 'Anjaneya Hill', in Hampi, Karnataka. • This is where Sugreeva and Rama met in Valmiki Ramayana's Kishkinda Kanda. • There is a temple that marks the spot.

Birth Place of Hanuman Janma Sthal Hampi

Kishkinda

Kishkinda • Inside the cave there is a small deity of Lord Hanuman

Story of Hanuman eating Sun When Hanuman was small, Hanuman felt very hungry. Looking up in the east he saw something red. Hanuman thought that the red sun was a fruit and flew up to snatch it.

Though the sun's heat burnt his face, Hanuman was determined and continued to fly towards the sun.

Indra, the Lord of Heaven, feared that the sun might be caught. So he hit Hanuman with his terrible weapon Vajrayudha. Hanuman fell down and was hurt. His cheeks became swollen.

This is why he came to be called Hanuman. 'Hanu' in Sanskrit means the cheek.

Hanuman Temples

Hanuman Mandir Jhandewalan • The statue of Hanuman is 108 ft • The Entrance door has been carved in a shape of the mouth of the deity. • During the evening Aarti the arms of Hanuman’s giant statue move back the chest slides open and the beautiful images of Lord Shri Rama & Devi Sita protrudes to give darshan to all the devotees.

Hanuman Mandir, Jhandewalan

Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place New Delhi

Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, New Delhi, • The idol in this temple worshipped is Bala Hanuman namely, Hanuman as a child. • An important feature of this temple is the 24–hour chanting of the mantra "Sri Ram, Jai Jai Ram", since August 1, 1964. It is claimed that this continuous chanting has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Statue: Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami • Depicts: Lord Hanuman • Height: 41 m (135 ft) • Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh • Hanuman Swami statue is the World’s tallest Hanuman and the tallest statue in India.

Worshipping Hanuman

• Lord Hanuman holds a unique place among the Hindus. • The traditional Hindu believes that Lord Hanuman is living today. • According to the Hindu faith, Hanuman is not affected by Sani. • There is also a belief that all the planets are under the control of Hanumans tail. • Whoever worships Hanuman is granted courage and strength.

Hanuman The Emblem of Pure Service • Hanuman is the greatest servant of Lord Rama • We can not imitate Hanuman’s actions but follow his example to provide service to Krishna.

Rama Raghava Jaya Sita Nayaka Rama Raghava Rajiva Locana Kamita Phalada Kari Varada. . . (Rama) Krishna Kesava Jaya Gopi Madhava Krishna Kesava Ambuja Locana Vancita Phalada Yadu Varada. . . (Rama)

Quiz Time What was Hanuman’s mother’s name ? Being Anjana's son, Hanuman is also called ? Hanuman is considered to be an avatar(Incarnation) of ? What is the height of Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami? What is the name of the weapon of Indra?

Chanting The Lord’s Names It is stated in the scriptures that wherever stories about Rama, are recited, Hanuman comes to listen. So let us chant the Hare Krishna mantra which means “My dear Lord, kindly engage me in your service”

Let’s all chant the holy names

References • Gokul Bhajan Presentations • Google Images

Thank You Hare Krishna