Hanuman is generally worshipped in Vanara form – with the
face of a monkey. But at the famous Harni Hanuman Temple in Vadodara, Hanuman
has the face of a man with moustache, beard and other human facial features.
This unique murti or idol of Hanuman in the temple is due to the blessing of Bhagavan
Sri Ram.
Hanuman defeated demon king Hirankashpu at Harni. He saved many saints and innocent devotees through this divine act.
Hanuman defeated demon king Hirankashpu at Harni. He saved many saints and innocent devotees through this divine act.
When Hanuman performed this divine act, Bhagavan Sri Ram
appeared there and blessed him that he will slowly shed his Vanara form and
appear with a human face. For this miracle to happen, Bhagavan Sri Ram asked
devotees to perform pujas and prayers daily.
As a result of daily pujas and prayers, Hanuman worshipped
in Harni Hanuman Temple has human facial features.
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