Lord Hanuman

One of the most revered gods in Hinduism is the monkey god, Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is a prominent character in the Hindu epic Ramayana and is most well-known for being an enthusiastic follower of Lord Rama. He is one of the immortal beings known as Chiranjivis, or those who are destined to live eternally on Earth.

It is thought that Lord Hanuman was born on Chaitra Purnima, shortly after sunrise in the city of Mangalwar on a workday. He was born in Mesha Lagna and Chitra Nakshatra. Hanuman Bhaktas are Lord Hanuman's devotees. Lord Hanuman is regarded as a devoted Brahmachari for life. He is said to have vowed to remain celibate and a fervent follower of Lord Rama throughout His life. So, among those who have accepted the vow of celibacy, especially among male worshippers, Lord Hanuman is the most important deity.

One of the well-known incarnations of Lord Hanuman is Panchamukhi Hanuman. According to tradition, Lord Hanuman killed the monster Mahiravana when in Panchamukhi form. With Shri Varaha facing the north, Shri Narasimha facing the south, Shri Garuda facing the west, Shri Hayagriva facing the sky, and Shri Hanuman himself facing the east, Lord Hanuman is depicted as having five faces, or panchamukhi, which means having five faces.