Sri Koranti Hanuman Temple

Anand Patil 12 months ago

Have been visiting temple since my childhood days. Calm and Beautiful place in Gulbarga.

prasad wani 15 months ago

Statue of strength ???????? . A Beautiful Confluence of Divinity and Beauty.
Koranti Hanuman Temple ❣️, Gulbarga

Siddhaling Kamatagi 35 months ago

Hanuman is one of the most popular gods of Hinduism who played an important role in the incarnation of Lord Roma proved himself as his greatest devotee.

He is also mentioned in the Mahabharata and some Puranas and Jain texts. He is variously described as an incarnation of Indra, Vayu and Shiva. People from all wakes of life worship him and admire him for his strength, humility and valor.

As a devotee of Lord Rama, he became very popular for his devotion and great qualities. Like Ganesha he commands respect and veneration from children and elders alike.

Any one who is familiar with the Ramayana, cannot but appreciate his divine nature and super human personality, shaped by the strength of celibacy, humility, selflessness, unsurpassed devotion, determination, fearlessness and an extraordinary commitment to work for the divine.

Sita found in him a friend, a son and a loyal servant. Impressed by his loyalty and commitment to the cause of Rama, she blessed him to remain immortal in his existing form till the end of creation and help the loyal devotees of Rama.

People believe that he is very much active on earth even today. Wherever the name of Rama is uttered or chanted, Anjaneya said to go there and become an invisible part of the scene.

People pray to him for courage and confidence, freedom from sorrow and for protection against evil spirits and bad luck. Hanuman is a terror to evil forces. Because of his intense purity and devotion they are afraid to appear anywhere near him.

Etymology

Two interpretations are given for the word Hanuman. According to one, Hanu means disfigured and man means jaw. Hanuman burnt his mouth when he was young as he tried to swallow the sun. Since he has a swollen mouth, he is called Hanuman.

According to another interpretation, Han means destroyed and man mean self-pride. Since Hanuman personifies humility and total absence of pride, he is aptly called Hanuman.

Names of Hanuman

Hanuman has many other names. His most popular names include Anjaneya, Pavanasuta, Bhajarang Bali, Kapisa, Maruti, Manojavam, Mãrutatulyavegam, Jitendriyam, Buddhimatãmvarishtham, Vãtãtmajam, Vãnarayuthamukhyam,. Shreerãmdutam, Atulit Bal Dhãmam, Hemshailãbh Deham, Danujvan Krushanum Gyãninãm Agraganyam, Sakal Gun Nidhãnam, Raghupati Priya Bhaktam, Sankat Mochan, Phalguna Sakha Laxmana Prandata, Dasagriv Darpaha etc.

Each of them represent his qualities or his birth related information. He was born to Anjana. Hence he is Anjaneya. He is the son of Vayu or incarnation of Vayu. Hence he is known as Vayuputra or Pavanasuta. He has strong limbs and diamond like body. Hence he is Bhajarang Bali.

Hanuman is known by many names. When he is cheerful he is called Prasannanjaneya. When he is in a ferocious mood he is called Veeranjaneya. When he is in a meditative mood he is called Dhayananjaney and when he is absorbed in devotion he is called Bhaktanjaneya.

He is called Kesarinandana, though he was not actually the son of Kesari, because he was brought up by his step father. He is called Ramaduta, because he acted as the messenger of Rama to deliver a message to Sita.

He is called Baladhama, because of his prowess, jnanagunasagara because of his pure qualities and bhajarangi because of his strength and devotion. There are several other names.

Hanuman worship

Hanuman is worshipped in the temples and households both ritually according to the Smarta traditions and through pooja ceremony in the households. He is also worshipped spiritually through bhajans, meditation and chanting of his names. Millions observe fast on Tuesdays and refrain from drinking and smoking as a mark of respect for him. When people pray to Hanuman, they generally chant Hanuman chalisa seeking his help and protection. The significance of chalisa is explained in the next section. Hanuman Jayanti, a famous festival of Hanuman, is celebrated on different dates in different parts of India to honor his birth. In Maharashtra and Karnataka it is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu calenders