anuman

Anuman is a name commonly associated with Hanuman, a major figure in Hinduism and the Ramayana. Known as the devoted attendant of Rama, he is a vanara (monkey god) celebrated for immense strength, courage, and unwavering devotion.

The primary Sanskrit name is Hanuman. Anuman is a variant spelling used in some languages or texts, and the deity is also known by names such as Anjaneya, Bajrangbali, and Pavanputra. In some contexts, Anuman appears as a given name.

In legend, Hanuman is born to Anjana, with Kesari as his earthly father, and is often described as the son of the wind god, Pavan, who grants him special powers. His birth is connected to blessings and miracles.

In the Ramayana, he aids Rama and Lakshmana, leaps across seas, and locates Sita. Notable episodes include lifting the Sanjeevani hill to revive Lakshmana and, in Lanka, his feats against Ravana’s forces.

Iconography typically shows a macaque-faced figure wielding a gada (mace), sometimes with a mountain or flame. He embodies strength, endurance, humility, and self-control, and is revered as a protector and devotee.

Hanuman is venerated across India and parts of Southeast Asia. Festivities include Hanuman Jayanti, and devotional songs such as the Hanuman Chalisa. The figure also appears in literature, theatre, and modern media, and the name Anuman is used in contemporary contexts.