When buying Hanuman idols, we often feel confused about the kind of
material used and the actual placement of the idol. This article aims at
providing a brief insight into things we need to consider when buying
Hanuman idols for our homes.
Adherence to religion allows us to find solace in a world that has
gods and deities to help us. Accordingly, when things go wrong, we
(Hindus especially) turn to idols or paintings of deities to make
confessions and get the required mental strength and composure.
According to popular Hindu belief, Lord Hanuman, an incarnation of Lord
Shiva, has been preserving and providing that composure to humanity
since time immemorial. Hence, we see people worshipping all sorts of
Hanuman idols; and, in doing so, they want those idols to be perfect.
Here are some key pointers you need to consider when buying idols of
Lord Hanuman.
Choosing the right material
In Hinduism, special significance is given to the material used for
making idols of various gods and with Lord Hanuman already holding
significance in the Hindu religion, the choice of material becomes even
more important. While the material in which you buy an idol of the Hindu
monkey god also depends on your budget, according to Vastu, different
materials have different effects on the wellbeing of homeowners.
While a silver idol of Pawan Putra will bring fame and publicity, a
sandalwood idol symbolizes great health, a long life, and success in all
forms. If you have a bigger budget, you can go in for a gold idol,
which symbolizes prosperity, mental peace and good health.
Placement of the idol
Unlike other home décor items (http://www.ehow.com/info_8449334_methods-making-ganesh-idols.html)
that you buy, purchasing an idol of any god requires special
consideration and a special place in your home. If you've made a small
temple within your home, you can place the idol there and perform the
normal prayers in front of the temple. However, if you are one of those
who want everything to the religiously correct, the exact placement of
the idol depends on the material in which you have purchased it.
If you have purchased a silver-made idol of Lord Rama's biggest
devote, you have to place it in the Southeast, West or Northwest corner
of your home or the temple in your home. A wooden idol has to be placed
in the North, Northeast or East direction. Similarly a brass idol has to
be placed in the east, south or west direction.
How to perform the Hanuman Jayanti prayer
After you have purchased an idol (http://www.outlooktraveller.com/destination.aspx?id=336), you have to make sure that you worship it at least on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Find more
on Hanuman idols here. Prayer on the specific day begins right in the
morning when you have to first clean and wash the idol, smear it with
sindoor and offer sweets and bananas to the Lord. Next, you should
recite Hanuman Chalisa as many times as you comfortably can.
After that, you have to recite the Bajrangbali Aarti to complete the
morning prayers. Most devotees of Bajranbali observe a fast on the day
from sunrise to sunset. It is often said that Lord Bajrangbali is always
present at any place where stories of Lord Rama are being recited;
therefore, you can even read the Ramayana during the day. Visit www.exoticindiaart.com for more information.
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