Myths featuring Hanuman

Following the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, Prince Rama and his army of Vanaras reached the southern tip of India and were halted by the vast ocean. After Rama's intense prayer and a display of his divine power to the Ocean God, a miraculous bridge was constructed using stones that floated on water. This structure, known as Ram Setu or Adam's Bridge, allowed the army to...

Following the discovery of the kidnapped Sita in the island kingdom of Lanka, the monkey-god Hanuman allowed himself to be captured by Ravana's forces to deliver a final warning. When the demon king Ravana ordered Hanuman's tail to be set on fire as a humiliating punishment, the divine messenger grew to a massive size and used the flame to incinerate the golden city. This pivotal episode from...

Hanuman, the divine Vanara and devotee of Lord Rama, realizes his latent cosmic powers to leap across the vast ocean separating India from Lanka. During his flight, he overcomes various celestial and demonic obstacles, testing his strength, wit, and devotion. This miraculous journey, detailed in the Sundara Kanda, marks the turning point in the quest to rescue Sita from the demon-king Ravana.

Following a tragic misunderstanding and years of exile, Sugriva is restored to the throne of Kishkindha after Lord Rama defeats the powerful king Vali. This pivotal moment cements the alliance between Rama and the Vanara army, setting the stage for the search for Sita. The story concludes with the coronation of Sugriva and the appointment of Vali's son, Angada, as the crown prince.

While searching for the abducted Sita, Rama and Lakshmana arrive at the rocky terrain of Kishkindha. King Sugriva, an exiled vanara leader, fears they are spies sent by his brother Vali and sends his wise minister Hanuman to investigate. Hanuman, disguised as an ascetic, is so moved by Rama's presence and Rama is so impressed by Hanuman's eloquence that they form an eternal bond, leading to a...