Hindu deity
Hanuman
the devoted one — strength and fearless service
In short
Hanuman is the vanara (divine monkey) devotee of Rama, revered as the embodiment of devotion, strength, courage, and selfless service. Central to the Ramayana, he is worshipped for protection and fearlessness, and is said to be present wherever Rama's name is sung.
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Significance & stories
In the Ramayana, Hanuman leaps across the ocean to find Sita, carries a mountain of healing herbs, and serves Rama with a devotion so complete that he embodies bhakti itself — power placed entirely in the service of the Divine.
He is worshipped for courage and protection from fear and adversity. Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally dedicated to him, and the Hanuman Chalisa is among the most recited devotional texts in India.
A mantra to Hanuman
ॐ हनुमते नमः
oṃ hanumate namaḥ
I bow to Hanuman, courage and devotion embodied.
See all Hanuman mantras with Devanagari, transliteration, meaning, and how to chant.
Questions about Hanuman
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Who is Hanuman?
Hanuman is the divine monkey devotee of Rama in the Ramayana — the embodiment of devotion, strength, and fearless service, worshipped for courage and protection.
Which day is dedicated to Hanuman?
Tuesday and, in many regions, Saturday are dedicated to Hanuman, marked by the Hanuman Chalisa and Om Hanumate Namah.
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