Hanuman Travels the Globe
Hanuman is a revered figure across the world. He travelled across Asia and the Indian Ocean world with people who retold his story. His temples are found in Canada, the Caribbean, and Malaysia. Contemporary art, dance, and songs celebrate his extraordinary deeds.
King, god, hero
Across the globe Hanuman is known as a god, a king, and a loyal hero. He has both human and monkey-like physical features, not to mention super human strength.
He is a prominent deity in Hinduism who is worshipped all over the world. In Thailand he is a decorated king who is celebrated through dance performance.
Hanuman: Loyal friend
Millions of people know and love him through his role in a story called the Ramayana. The Ramayana began to be composed in 500 BCE, but oral traditions of the story may predate this.
he Ramayana centres on Rama, a prince forced to live in exile, and his wife Sita, who is kidnapped by king Ravana and taken to his kingdom in Lanka. Throughout the story, Hanuman proves himself to be Rama’s loyal friend and helper.
Hanuman in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean
One of the reasons why Hanuman is so popular is that he has travelled in the hearts and minds of Hindu devotees who brought his stories and worship all over the globe. He is one of the most prominent Hindu gods in the Caribbean.
Read more about Hanuman in religious, literary and popular culture in the full article.