As we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, let’s uncover some captivating facts about the revered Lord Hanuman:
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Mistaking the Sun for a Mango:
As a child, Hanuman mistook the sun for a ripe mango and attempted to swallow it. This resulted in Indra striking his jaw with his vajra, disfiguring it, and giving him his name.–
Declining Heaven:
When Lord Rama departed for heaven, he invited his devotees to join him. However, Hanuman chose to remain on Earth, stating that chanting Rama’s name was more blissful than heaven itself.–
Protecting Ayodhya from Lord Yama:
Hanuman fiercely opposed Lord Yama’s entry into Ayodhya to take Lord Rama, standing guard and forcing Yama to resort to trickery.–
Sindoor and Bajrang Bali:
Hanuman, observing Goddess Sita applying sindoor for Lord Rama’s longevity, applied it all over his body as a protective measure, earning the moniker ‘Bajrang Bali.’These intriguing facts further illuminate the extraordinary character of Lord Hanuman, enhancing our understanding of this beloved deity.
