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However, in parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Hanuman Jayanti is observed in the regional Hindu month of Mārgaḻi, which overlaps with December and January. The festive day is observed with devotees gathering at Hanuman temples before sunrise, and day long spiritual recitations and story reading about the victory of good over evil. [8]
Namakkal Anjaneyar temple is located in Namakkal, a town in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu, India and is dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. It is constructed in the Tamil style of architecture. The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi. The image of Anjaneyar is 18 ...
Anjana, Hanuman's mother. Hanuman is a monkey God and an ardent devotee of the God Rama. Kesari, Hanuman's foster father. Makardhwaja is the son of Hanuman as per the Valmiki Ramayana. Nala, son of Vishwakarma. Nila, son of Agni. Rumā was the wife of Sugrīva. Sugriva, king of Kishkindha, son of Surya. Tara, wife of vali.
(Tamil history) Asi (also Sword of Drona) - a legendary sword in Hinduism. Chandrahas - Sword of Lord Shiva. The divine sword Chandrahas (literally the laughter of the moon but referring to the shape formed by a crescent moon which resembles a smile) was given to Ravana by Lord Shiva, who was pleased by Ravana's intense devotion.
Tamil mythology refers to the folklore and traditions that are a part of the wider Dravidian pantheon, originating from the Tamil people. [1] This body of mythology is a fusion of elements from Dravidian culture and the parent Indus Valley culture, both of which have been syncretised with mainstream Hinduism .
Sri Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman located in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The idol of the deity is made of Salagrama stone. In the temple, Goddess Lakshmi graces the devotees from the right palm of Hanuman who tail faces North, direction of Kubera, God of wealth.
On the northwest corner is a full-fledged Sannidhi for Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman in attendance. The gods are facing east. Rama's role as the protector and ruler is signified here as Rama is seen carrying his bow, hence the name "Kodanda Rama." Southwest, is a Sannidhi for Lord Krishna with Rukmini and Satyabhama, all facing east ...
The temple is the oldest temple dedicated to Hanuman in Chennai. [2] Initially consisted only of the Hanuman sanctum, the temple was later expanded with other shrines. [1] Two sanctums, both facing west, are placed next to each other near the main entrance. The main sanctum is dedicated to Hanuman. The unique feature of the idol in the temple ...