Hindu Deity Hanuman Brass Metal Sculpture Pooja Items India Gifts Hanuman is a Hindu deity, who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. A general among the vanaras, an ape-like race of forest-dwellers, Hanuman is an incarnation of the divine, whose fate it is to aid the hero Rama in the struggle against the demon king Ravana. Known also as Anjaneya, Maruti, Pavanputra, Anjaniputra, and Hanumat, Hanuman's exploits are much celebrated in a variety of religious and cultural traditions, particularly in Hinduism, so much so that he is often the subject of worship according to some bhakti traditions.

Hanuman is worshipped by the villagers as a protective boundary guardian, by Shaiva ascetics as a Yogi and by wrestlers for his strength. There are numerous temples for Hanuman, and his images are usually installed at all temples where images of avatars of Vishnu are installed. Hanuman temples are believed to keep the area and surroundings free of rakshasas and 'evils'. This was a presentational 'Varam' to him by Rama and Sita. Hanuman idols are found on mountain roads because it is believed that he protects people from accidents.

Brass sculpture of Hanuman.

Size: Length - 2 inches, Width - 1.5 inches, Height - 4 inches, Weight: 0.30 Kg.

Perform Puja at home, hindu way, or just place it for decor or keep it as collectible.

Handmade by metal craftsmen from Aligarh in eastern Uttar Pradesh in North India.

Makes excellent religious and spiritual gift.