BABY HANUMAAN PANCHMUKHI

There are many devotees of Hanuman the world over who worship this immortal one in many forms. One of the much-revered forms is the powerful Lord Panchmukhi Hanuman - five faces staring in different directions, often holding the spectator in awe. The Panchmukhi Hanuman or the Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy is believed to be one of his ‘virat’ (gigantic) forms. Some even believe that there are two forms of Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman. Five majestic faces all belonging to Hanuman is one form while the second is the more popular one -five majestic faces, each belonging to a different god and they are

Lord Hanuman: He faces eastwards with steadfast devotion. Worshipping Hanuman helps one wash away one’s sins and bestows peace, purity, happiness, and fulfillment.

Lord Narasimha: The fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, this lion form is south facing. Worshipping Narasimha removes fear. Fearlessness and victory are the blessings showered on the devotee.

Lord Garuda: Facing west, the Garuda or eagle is a part of the Panchmukhi Hanuman manifestation. He offers protection from negative influences, black magic, and evil spirits.

Lord Adi varaha: The boar is another manifestation and is believed to remove the bad effects of planetary movements. Facing the north, Varaha bestows wealth and prosperity.

Lord Hayagriva: This avatar of Vishnu with a human body and the face of a horse that is looking upward, blesses one with knowledge, progeny and liberation.