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What “Bajra” and “Dhwaja” Really Mean in Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is often recited from memory, but some of its most familiar lines carry details that are easy to overlook. The verses “Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Biraje, Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saje” describe the divine form and symbols associated with Hanuman, while “Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha…

MyLifeXP · Sep 19

Why Could Hanuman Not Recognise Shiva? The Hidden Truth

Hanuman is remembered as one of the greatest devotees in Hindu tradition. His devotion to Lord Rama, extraordinary strength and complete humility are celebrated across generations. But there is a fascinating question that often appears in popular retellings: If Hanuman was himself connected with Lord Shiva, why would he not…

MyLifeXP · Aug 26

Why Devotees Chant These 12 Names of Hanuman Against Fear

Fear can appear in many forms. It may come from uncertainty, financial worries, illness, hidden enemies or difficult situations that leave the mind restless. In Hindu devotional tradition, the names of Lord Hanuman are remembered as a source of courage, strength and protection. A well-known devotional tradition speaks of twelve…

MyLifeXP · Aug 15

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Divine Benefits of Sundarkand Recitation

Hanuman Jayanti, which is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, is being celebrated on 2nd April 2026. Lord Bajrangbali was born on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month. It is believed that the Lord was born in Treta Yuga. However, being a Chiranjeevi, the Lord is…

Times Life · Apr 2

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: The Divine Birth Story of Lord Hanuman

This year’s Hanuman Jayanti is coming up as it falls on the sacred Chaitra Purnima full moon day. On 2nd April 2026, devotees all over the world will come together to honour the auspicious birth of Hanuman Jhi. In short, this period is an excellent opportunity for us pay our…

Times Life · Mar 27

4 Sacred Sites Associated With Hanuman’s Birth

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” Swift as the mind. Powerful as the wind. Fearless, devoted, and eternally present. Before he became the invincible devotee of Shri Ram, before he leapt across the ocean and lifted mountains, Hanuman was born into this world in a sacred…

Times Life · Feb 25

4 Sacred Hanuman Temples Older Than 1,000 Years That Still Draw Miracles

॥ श्रीरामदूताय नमः ॥ ॥ अतुलितबलधामं हेमशैलाभदेहम् ॥ Some temples are not just places of worship. They feel like living witnesses to time itself. Across India, a few ancient Hanuman temples have stood through empires, invasions, forgotten dynasties, and changing faith practices. For more than a thousand years, devotees have…

Times Life · Feb 5

‘Hindu ekta khatre mein’: How TV news rewrote UGC’s equity norms

“Don’t savarna students face bias too?”

Newslaundry · Jan 30

TV Newsance 306: Labubu, Love Jihad & Bihar’s lost voter list

This week on TV Newsance, Anjana was back on primetime, tackling the nation’s most urgent crisis – Labubu, a sharp-toothed Chinese toy, apparently more terrifying than inflation or unemployment. But fear not, because Labubu wasn’t alone. Her evil cousin Annabelle also made a cameo, and just to keep things educational,…

Newslaundry · Jul 19, 2025

TV Newsance 305: Sudhir wants unity, Anjana talks jobs – what’s going on in Godi land?

This week on TV Newsance, Godi anchors suddenly discovered the value of unity, real issues, and development. Why? Because for once, the violence wasn’t communal… yet.

Newslaundry · Jul 12, 2025