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Hanuman

Hanuman is a divine figure in Hinduism, often depicted as a monkey god and an ardent devotee of the deity Rama. He is a central character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, where he plays a crucial role in helping Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Hanuman is celebrated for his strength, agility, devotion, and loyalty. In Sanskrit, his name is हनुमान् (Hanumān), which is derived from the words हनु (hanu), meaning "jaw," and मान (mān), meaning "disposition" or "pride." In Hebrew, he is known as הנומן (Hanuman), and in other languages, he is referred to as Hanuman in Bengali, Hanumān in Hindi, and Hanumantha in Telugu. Hanuman is also revered in Buddhism and Jainism, where he is known by different names and holds varying significance. He is often worshipped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance, and divine devotion. Temples dedicated to Hanuman can be found throughout India and in many other parts of the world where Hindu communities reside.

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Hanuman
Hindu god and a companion of the god Rama
Hanuman
Hanuman, also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a deity in Hinduism, revered as a divine vanara, and a devoted companion of the deity Rama. Central to the Ramayana, Hanuman is celebrated for his unwavering devotion to Rama and is considered a chiranjivi. He is traditionally believed to be the spiritual offspring of the wind deity Vayu, who is said to have played a significant role in his birth. In Shaiva tradition, he is regarded to be an incarnation of Shiva, while in most of the Vaishnava traditions he is the son and incarnation of Vayu. His tales are recounted not only in the Ramayana but also in the Mahabharata and various Puranas. Devotional practices centered around Hanuman were not prominent in these texts or in early archaeological evidence. His theological significance and the cultivation of a devoted following emerged roughly a millennium after the Ramayana was composed, during the second millennium CE.
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