Panchamukha Hanuman, also known as Five-Faced Hanuman, is one of the most powerful and revered forms of Lord Hanuman in Hinduism. The term “Panchamukha” literally means “five faces,” and each face represents a distinct divine quality and offers unique benefits to devotees.
- Hanuman (East-facing): This is the central and original face of Lord Hanuman.
- Narasimha (South-facing): This face is that of Lord Narasimha, the fierce lion-headed avatar of Lord Vishnu.
- Garuda (West-facing): This face is that of Garuda, the divine eagle and vehicle of Lord Vishnu.
- Varaha (North-facing): This face is that of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Hayagriva (Upward-facing/Sky): This face is that of Hayagriva, the horse-headed avatar of Lord Vishnu, associated with wisdom and knowledge.
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