Hanuman Travels the Globe

Een poster waarop te zien is dat Hanuman en Sita in zijn hart wonen. (7158-408)

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

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.
Hanuman receiving Sita’s hair jewel, to give to Rama. (RV-04-71)
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.
A Hanuman statue at Sri Anjaneyar Temple in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Here Hanuman is showing that Rama and Sita live in his heart. Photo: Sun_Shine, Shutterstock, Shutterstock. https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/kuala-lumpur-malaysia-march-2023-lord-2270677313
Read more about Hanuman in religious, literary and popular culture in the full article.