Hanuman, also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a deity in Hinduism, revered as a divine vanara, and a devoted companion of Lord Rama. Central to the Ramayana, Hanuman is celebrated for
Hanuman Statue at Sidhheshwar Temple, Chhindwara, India
Hanuman Statue at Shri Sidhheshwar Temple, Chhindwara, India
Standing Hanuman, Chola dynasty, 11th century, Tamil Nadu, India
Numerous 14th-century and later Hanuman images are found in the ruins of the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire.
Vayu, also known as Vata and Pavana, is the Hindu god of the winds as well as the divine messenger of the gods. In the Vedic scriptures, Vayu is an important deity and is closely associated with Indra
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…his unwavering devotion to Rama and is considered a chiranjivi. He is traditionally believed to be the spiritual offspring of the celestial wind-god Vayu. In Shaiva tradition, he is regarded as an incarnation of Shiva, while in most of the Vaishnava traditions he is the son and incarnation of Vayu. His…
Kushan ruler Kanishka I with deity Oado (Vayu-Vata) on the reverse. Circa 120-150 CE
Vayu sculpture, Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple, Gokarna, Kathmandu