Why did Hanuman Ji apply vermilion all over his body? Know the legend behind it.
Tuesday is dedicated to Ram devotee Hanuman Ji and by worshiping Hanuman Ji on this day all the troubles and fears of the devotees go away.
Devotees are often seen offering vermilion in Hanuman Ji’s temple. Do you know why vermilion is offered to Hanuman Ji and what is the reason behind it?
If not, then know what the scriptures say and why vermilion is dear to Hanuman ji.
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A story is famous in Ramayana
Shri Hanuman ji surprisedly asked after seeing the vermilion applied to mother Sita ji’s mang – Mother! Why have you applied this red substance to your forehead?
Sita ji was pleased with this simple talk of Brahmachari Hanuman and said, Son! By applying this, my lord has a long life and he is pleased with me. When Shri Hanuman heard this, he was very happy and thought that when applying vermilion with a finger increases life, then why not apply it all over the body and make my master immortal?
Hanuman ji did the same. When he reached the assembly wearing vermilion all over his body, God laughed and was very pleased to see him. Hanuman ji got more firm faith in the words of Mata Janaki. It is said that since that day Hanuman ji was offered vermilion on his body in memory of this sublime devotion to the Lord.
It is also described in Hanuman Chalisa – “Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa, always be Raghupati’s servant.”
This proves that Hanuman ji is like a life-giving herb, worshiping which infuses energy even in a physically weak devotee and keeps him healthy.
Chant this mantra while offering vermilion
If you are going to offer vermilion on the statue of Shri Bajaranbali, then first bathe his statue with water. After this offer all the worship materials. anymore
Mixing vermilion in jasmine oil while reciting the mantra or applying a little desi ghee directly on the idol, and covering it with vermilion.
The mantra is-
“सिन्दूरं रक्तवर्णं च सिन्दूरतिलकप्रिये।
भक्तयां दत्तं मया देव सिन्दूरं प्रतिगृह्यताम।। ”
FAQ’s
What are the 12 names of Hanuman ji?
Hanumanji's 12 names are Hanuman, Anjanisut, Vayuputra, Mahabal, Ramesht, Falgun Sakha, Pingaksh, Amit Vikram, Uddhikraman, Sita Shok Vinashan, Laxman Pranadata and Dashagriva Darpaha.
Where is Hanuman ji in Kalyug?
Gandhamadan Mountain: Lord Hanuman resides on this mountain in Kalyug. It is said that many sages and saints also got darshan of Hanuman ji by doing penance at this place.
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