Also called entellus. a langur, Presbytis (Semnopithecus ) entellus, held sacred in India.
(initial capital letter) a monkey chief who is a conspicuous figure in the Ramayana.
(sometimes not capital) another word for entellus
the monkey chief of Hindu mythology and devoted helper of Rama
1805–15; < Sanskrit hanuman, nominative singular of hanumant
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This radical shift in thinking is shown most dramatically by studies of India's sacred monkey, the hanuman langur.
From Time Magazine Archive
On a more festive front, Hanuman Temple now collaborates with the City of Frisco for Holi, an annual Hindu festival also known as the Festival of Colors.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
On a recent windy Sunday, Mr. Sukul shared a teaching from the deity Hanuman, on the importance of appreciating God during the good times and the bad.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
Sukhen Sarkar, the organiser of Saturday's march, was at the centre of a group of men sitting opposite the local Hanuman temple.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2022
Next to the Hanuman stood a Ram bronze that resembled the one stored in London, along with two other deities.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2022
“It means,” said Hanuman loudly, “that your fathers are mysterious, but always for a reason. These gifts from them are intended to help you in your quest.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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