Monkey, Man, Mūrti: The Multi-faceted Hanumān

Abstract

The article Monkey, Man, Mūrti: The Multi-faceted Hanumān by Ann Branan Horak examines the shifting identities of Hanumān across literature, ritual, and popular devotion. Hanumān emerges as a multifaceted figure—loyal servant, divine hero, and spiritual ideal—who defies singular categorization. Through visual culture, temple traditions, and hagiography, the article explores how Hanumān invites intimate and emotional devotion.