Hanuman ji has been considered one of the eight great scholars obtained immortal in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, he is also alive in Kali Yuga and resides somewhere in the world. While most of the gods touched their dhams to return, Hanuman ji had pledged to stay on earth to serve Lord Shri Ram and to protect religion. That is why they are called “chirgi”, that is, who are still alive today.
But the biggest question arises that where does Hanuman live in Kali Yuga? Do they still live in a particular place today? Or do they appear everywhere on the call of their devotees? There are many secrets associated with it in religious texts and legends, which make the subject more mysterious.
Mythological beliefs and evidence
Valmiki Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Puranas describe that when Lord Shri Ram decided to return to Vaikuntha, he asked Hanuman ji to stay on earth for ages and protect religion. Hanuman ji accepted this order and since then he has been roaming the earth in Kali Yuga too.
According to Brahmavaivarta Purana and other religious texts, Hanuman ji lives on the Himalayas region, Gandhamadan mountain, and some other holy pilgrimages. Their main objective is to protect religion and help true devotees.
Where is his mysterious residence?
Gandhamadan Parvat (Uttarakhand)
It is believed that Hanuman ji’s main residence is Gandhamadan mountain, which is located in the region of the Himalayas. This place is so inaccessible and mysterious that till date no one has certainly reached there. It is said that Hanuman ji is absorbed in the samadhi there.
Mansa Devi Area (Haridwar)
According to some beliefs, Hanuman ji also appears sometimes on the hills of Mansa Devi near Haridwar and does penance in secret.
Chitrakoot and Hanuman Dhara (Madhya Pradesh)
Chitrakoot, where Shri Ram spent the exile period, also has a ‘Hanuman Dhara’ site of Hanuman ji. It is believed that Hanuman ji takes bath and meditation here.
Lepakshi Temple (Andhra Pradesh)
It is also believed that Hanuman ji’s energy is still active at this place. The idol here is worshiped as a symbol of “Chirjeevi Hanuman”.
Why not see Hanuman ji?
There is a mythological belief that Hanuman ji is seen only by those who have Atal Shraddha, Nirmal Mana and Nishkam Bhakti. Their existence in Kali Yuga remains invisible. But whenever one of his true devotees crisis, they definitely help him in some form or the other.
conclusion
Hanuman ji is still alive today, and this belief is the basis of Hindu faith. Their cherry form inspires the devotees that walking on the path of religion with reverence, courage and service is true devotion. Whether they are in Gandhamadan or in the sanctum sanctorum of a temple – Hanuman ji always lives with his devotees. In the video, know which places still have miraculous experiences of Hanuman ji’s presence and mythological stories related to him.