Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali

Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali
Logo image of "Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali".
Created by	Prem Sagar
Written by	C.L.Saini Research = Ram govind
Directed by	Ajay Kumar
Theme music composer	Pandit Kiran Mishra & Surya Raj Kamal
Opening theme	"Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali" by Mohammad Aziz
Country of origin	India
Original language(s)	Hindi
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	1085
Production
Executive producer(s)	Shiv Sagar
Producer(s)	Anand Sagar
Cinematography	S Kumar
Editor(s)	Shums Mirza
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	Approx. 24 minutes
Production company(s)	Sagar Arts
Release
Original network	Sahara One
Picture format	720i (SDTV)
Original release	June 6, 2011- July 31, 2015
Chronology
Related shows	Jai Hanuman
External links
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Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali is an Indian television mythological series, which premiered on June 6, 2011 on Sahara One. It is based on the life of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey God who plays a major role in Ramayan, one of India's most popular mythological tales. The show tells the story of Maruti as he grows up in Anjan Pradesh along with his Mother Anjana and father Kesari.

The storyline of the series focuses on Hanuman as the avatar of Lord Shiva. The events depicted are some of the lesser-known mythological events surrounding the trials and tribulations of Hanuman, while he was combating the evil and malevolent forces espoused by characters such as Raavana. Through the course of the show, the makers of the series plan to reveal the miraculous powers and the immeasurable physical strength Hanuman derives from Lord Shiva, which ultimately helps him pursue his noble endeavors and win his fights against all evil forces he encounters.

The lead of the show, Raj Mange, won "Best Child Artist of the Year" at the Indiantelevision.com's New Talent Awards.

Overview

Pradhan Jaipal announces the third competition in which contestants has to pull out the sword from the tree. All the contestants fail but Varun pulls out the sword in his first attempt. All are surprised but Sanchita and Arun are bit tense about his good performance. Pradhan Jaipal asks the contestants a tricky question when Dhartidhol Prasad and Varun leave the Swayamvar. The villagers laugh at them. Sanjay gives a wrong answer. Meanwhile, Varun comes back with sugarcane as an answer for the question but Hanuman proves it wrong. After sometime, Dhartidhol Prasad comes back with an answer when all look surprised and excited.

Production

The show has been created and produced under the banner of Sagar Arts, a production house established by the legendary Indian film maker and television producer Dr. Ramanand Sagar, best known for the Indian TV epic Ramayana, featuring the mythological life and times of Lord Rama. Well known as the longest running TV series in the history of Indian television, it fetched Sagar state honors in the form of the Padma Shree national award for creative excellence.

Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali was conceived and is being directed by Prem Sagar, the fourth of Dr. Sagar’s five sons. Shiv Sagar is the creative producer: He is the son of Prem Sagar and grandson of Ramanand Sagar and the Casting Director is Ashfaque Hussain {Lucky}.

Plot

Jai Jai Jai Bajarang Bali translates as "Hail the Saffron Possessor of Mighty Strength".

Panchamuki Anjaneya Swami Temple; Karnataka

Hanuman proves Varun wrong when Dhartidhol Prasad comes with an answer and at same time Arun shouts the answer. Pradhan Jaipal announces the last competition of Mallayudh that should be started. The first Mallayudh happens between Dhartidhol Prasad and Sanjay followed by Mukesh competing with Arun and then between Varun and Vikram. The competitions for the Swayamvar ends up with Varun scoring the highest points and winning the competitions. But suddenly Sanchita stands up with a question for contestants and then to decide the winner. Arun gives right answer and wins the Swayamvar. Sanchita happily accepts Arun as his husband.

Arun gives the right answer and wins the Swayamvar. Sanchita happily accepts Arun as his husband. Losing the Swayamvar, Varun gets upset and angry. He goes to Mahanand to help him out to get Sanchita. Tantrik Mahanand asks hundred gold coins from Varun. Arun and Sanchita are getting married whereas Varun comes home to get some gold coins for tantrik Mahanand. Sanchita asks Hanuman to get her conch from Kishkinda for worshipping Lord Shiva. After the marriage, Arun and Sanchita head towards their home and Hanuman leaves for Kishkinda. Mahanand is happy to see gold brought by Varun. Village ladies welcome Sanchita to Arun's house and get tensed about Varun.

King Kesari and mata Anjana discuss about whether Hanuman will stay in Kishkinda or will return to Sumeru. On first night, Sanchita gives gift to Arun. But Arun is not able to find his gift which he has bought for Sanchita. Varun gives fruits as a gift to Arun and Sanchita. On his way to Kishkinda, Hanuman encounters with Pakshiraj Sampati (king of birds). He explains Hanuman the entire incidence that how he lost his wings for protecting his younger brother Jatayu. Hanuman advices him to worship Lord Ram to get rid of his sins. Arun feels uneasy after eating the fruit given by Varun and he goes out of the hut. Hanuman along with Jamvant comes to Rajdarbar to meet Bali and Sugreev.

Hanuman along with Jamvant comes to Rajdarbar to meet Bali and Sugreev and discuss about the words given by the king Kunjar. Sanchita is worried for Arun and requests Varun to find her husband. In Kishkinda Darbaar, a soldier comes and informs everyone that they are being attacked by a monster. Hearing this Bali gets angry and leaves. Varun comes to Mahanand in anger and says him that the fruit he gave is not effective. Sanchita gets upset and Varun tries to provoke her against Arun. He says Arun is a coward and should forget him. Hanuman gets the conch from Kinshkinda and heads towards Arun's house. Sanchita gets flashes in which Varun takes Arun's place. She gets confused and goes in search of Arun. Hanuman is shocked to see Varun running in the forest.

Varun runs in the forest in search of Sanchita when Hanuman sees him and follows. Varun is shocked and cries out loud when he sees Sanchita and Arun both turned into a tree. Hanuman reaches there and after seeing the situation gets confused. Varun says him a fake story and they go to tantrik Mahanand for the solution. Arun and Sanchita are upset and worried about their freedom.

Varun says to Hanuman a fake story of Sanchita and they go to tantrik Mahanand for the solution. Arun and Sanchita are upset and worried about their freedom. According to tantrik Mahanand; Arun and Sanchita are under a curse and evil has come upon them in some way. Hanuman goes in search of Maharshi Sadanand and Varun comes back to Sanchita and waits near the tree. Sanchita gets confused between Varuna and Arun as who is her husband. But finally Arun realizes that Varun is the only person who has fed them a magical fruit. Varun realizes his mistake and in anger he goes to meet tantrik Mahanand. But once again Varun comes under the spell of Mahanand’s black magic and follows his all instruction. Hanuman along with Maharshi Sadanand; comes to meet Mahanand. Maharshi feels betrayed when he sees Mahanand and gets angry on Hanuman.

Vishu: Ratan Imaandar

Part # 1, 14 April 2015: Maharshi feels betrayed when he sees Mahanand and gets angry on Hanuman. He feels he is being tricked by Hanuman. Mahanand apologizes to Sadanand for his mistakes done in the past. Pradhan Jaipal comes to meet Arun and Sanchita but gets tensed when he does not find anyone in the house and he waits for them. Mahanand seeks help from Sadanand to turn Sanchita back to her normal form. Sadanand sends Mahanand to get the mud of the place where Sanchita has turned into a tree. Mahanand comes back with the mud.

Sadanand sends Hanuman to get an magical axe - Parashu, the primary weapon of Parashurama -

Lord Parashurama with Saraswat Brahmin settlers demanding Zinda Pir' make the seas recede to save the lands of Konkan and Kerala

the 6th Avatar of Lord Vishnu

Vishnu. Dhanvantari, known as an avatar of Vishnu is the Hindu god associated with Ayurveda. The above photo was taken at a recent Ayurveda expo in Bangalore titled 'Arogya'.

- from the magical forest.

Sadanand sends Hanuman to get a magical axe, ono, from the magical forest. Hanuman finds the magical plant from the forest. Varun is tense and cries for Sanchita when tantrik Mahanand comes and make him understand. Soldier Mangheru gets the branch of the magical plant from the woodsman. Hanuman comes to him and asks for his shining branch stick.

Soldier Mangheru gets the branch of the magical plant from the woodsman. Hanuman comes to him and asks for his shining branch stick. But soldier is not ready to give the stick. Hanuman makes a deal with him and agrees to give him the portion of the land of Sumeru in exchange of the shining stick. Pradhan Jaipal goes to the forest in search of Sanchita and Arun where he meets Varun and inquires about them. Varun says him the fake story. Hanuman finds out the magical axe and comes to Sadanand and Mahanand. He reaches to the place where Arun and Sanchita have been converted into the trees. Under the influence of spell, Sanchita calls Varun as her husband. Sadanand explains Hanuman about the procedure to break the spell by using mud ball and the magical axe masa-kari.

Sadanand explains Hanuman about the procedure to break the spell by using mud ball and the magical axe Parashu. Mahanand instructs Hanuman to hit the hammer three times on the tree to break the spell .Everyone is shocked when Sanchita appears and addresses Varun as her husband. Hanuman tries to convince Sanchita to recall the past and to make the situation normal. He even breaks the spell and makes Arun free from the spell. Arun attacks Varun in anger.

Varun apologizes to Arun for his bad deeds. But Arun is so angry that he is about to attack Varun when Sanchita stops him and confesses everything in front of everyone. Mahanand feels guilty and seeks apology from Sadanand for his cruel deeds and mistakes. Varun goes to Kailas Parvat to worship Lord Shiva as a part of his repentance. Mangheru reaches to Sumeru and meets king Kesari. He starts walking on the land of Sumeru to acquire it as per the deal and becomes unconscious. Hanuman returns home and meets mata Anjana and King Kesari. He teaches a lesson to Mangheru that one should not be so greedy in life.

Kami-sama no Iu Toori / As the Gods Will

Part # 1, 21 April 2015: King Kesari loses the game of Chausat against Hanuman when mata Anjana comes to call them for a walk. Two monsters soldiers search for their prince Aadri when they see a soldier falling dead. Hanuman along with Mata Anjana and king Kesari go for a stroll when they see a street entertainer gets hurt while showing his stunts. A sage is performing his rituals when a couple comes to him get the solution of their problem. Queen Aadrika chants for Isht dev Neyarti (Lord of wishes) to help her in controlling her son Aadri’s anger and violence. In Raj Darbaar, the Mantri (minister) suggests king Kesari to perform the coronation ceremony (Rajyaabhishek) of Hanuman. Neyarti (Isth dev) comes to meet Aadri and makes him understand to keep control over his anger and violence. He explains him about his responsibility of being a king.

Part # 2: At midnight, Seema gets up from the bed and walks out of the house. Hanuman meditates when Mata Anjana comes and teases him about his coronation ceremony (Rajyaabhishek). She gives an idea of inviting Lord Shree Ram. Aadri is very angry as why his godfather Neyarti does not stay with him. Aadrika makes him understand about his responsibilities as Isth Dev. Hanuman comes to invite Lord Ram but heads back home disappointed as he could not meet Lord Ram. While practicing, Aadri kills his soldiers when Daasi maa sees it and tries to make him understand. Seema returns home when her husband Hasmukh starts questioning her and throws her out of the house. Daasi maa comes to Aadrika to inform her about Aadri's violent activities and anger. Pawandev comes to visit Mata Anjana and says her to get rid of the curse before Hanuman turns eleven years old.

Maneki-neko

Part # 3 23 April 2015: Pawandev comes to visit Mata Anjana and says her to get rid of the curse before Hanuman turns eleven years old. The sage gets angry on Hasmukh for throwing his wife out of the house. He orders Hasmukh to get his wife back home. Hanuman comes to know about the curse on Mata Anjana. Daasi maa along with her son, makes a plan against the prince Aadri about how to conquer the Pissach lok.

Part # 4: Hanuman comes to Swarglok to find out about the Mata Anjana’s curse and its solution from Indradev. In the middle of the night, Seema gets up and walks out of the house when Hasmukh follows her. Seema; in a trance state comes to the rishivar (sage) when rishivar tries to take an advantage of her for his hidden benefits. Meanwhile, Hasmukh comes and fights with the rishivar. But rishivar hits him hard and makes him unconscious. Hanuman requests Mata Anjana to come along with him to take a holy bath in Godavari river so that she can be free from the curse. Dasi maa gives a suggestion to Queen Aadrika to invite Aadri's real father for his Coronation ceremony. Dasi maa explains Mangal how to finish Queen Aadrika and Prince Aadri. Hanuman along with king Kesari and Mata Anjana comes to Godavari river to free her mother from the curse.

Kokeshi

Part # 5: When Seema wakes up from the trance, she gets shocked seeing her husband dead and calls Rishivar but he denies knowing anything about Hasmukh's death. Hanuman, Mata Anjana and king Kesari come to Godavari to free her mother from the curse when Indradev appears and informs that she is not yet free from the curse. Pisach (monster) soldier comes to inform Mahamantri (minister) Mangal that his invitation to king Kesari is being delivered on the earth and Dasi Maa is happy to hear it. Seema along with the villagers come to meet Rishivar (sage) and blames him for his husband’s death. But Rishivar with his cunning talks turns the situation and proves Seema guilty.

Part # 6: Rishivar with his cunning talks turns the situation and proves Seema guilty for her husband's death in front of the villagers. Hanuman gets upset and irritated when Mata Anjana comes and tries to talk to him but he walks off in anger. Aadri practices sword fight when Dasi Maa comes and provokes him against King Kesari saying he is the enemy of his mother. Hanuman finds Seema who is crying and after knowing her story he feels pity. He goes along with her to find out the truth of Rishivar.

Shōwa Day

Part #1, 29 April: Rishivar has been proven guilty in front of Seema and Hanuman. The villagers named Aruki and Golak, punish the Rishivar for his guilt. The messenger comes in the Raj Darbar and gives the letter to King Kesari. After reading this letter, King Kesari leaves the Raj Darbar in anger. On the way to Raj Darbar, Hanuman and Seema meet up Maha Mantri and he narrates the entire story to Hanuman. Mata Anjana is very glad to receive the invitation from Adrika for his son's Rajyabhishek (Coronation ceremony). She says to King Kesari to attend the ceremony. Rishivar's soul comes out of his dead body to take the revenge against Hanuman. Aadri feels sleepless and goes out the room when Aadrika is tensed about his behavior. Golak and Aaruki report to Aadri about the strength and weaknesses of the Prithvilok and the humans.

Part # 2: Pisach soldier comes to Aadri to report about the earth and creatures living on it and also gives the information about the King Kesari. Messenger who is staying in the guesthouse being served delicious food by the servant. But when the messenger eats the food, it gets chocked in his throat. The spirit of the Rishivar (saint) tries to enter into Hanuman’s body but fails. Messenger finds out from the servant that his throat got chocked because of the Gangajal that was mixed in the water. Servant is surprised when he finds out that he is unable to see the ghosts but the messenger is able to see them in the Kesari Mahal. He informs Hanuman about this. Golak enters into King Kesari's body.

Part # 3: Golak enters into King Kesari's body. Aadri informs Aadrika; his mother that he wants to kill one of his enemy but he does not say his name to her and says her to wait till his coronation ceremony. Hanuman along with Mata Anjana make King Kesari’s body free from Golak’s spirit. With the help of Gangajal, they finish Golak’s spirit. Aruki is tensed about the end of Golak.

Part # 4 (4 May - Midori no Hi): Hanuman along with Mata Anjana make King Kesari’s body free from Golak’s spirit. King Kesari gives the responsibility of his kingdom to mata Anjana and Hanuman in his absence. Isth Dev Niyatri says to Aadrika to invite Aadri’s real father in his Coronation ceremony. Daasi maa informs Mangal that Aadrika has decided to invite King Kesari for the Coronation ceremony of Aadri. On the way to Pisach lok, king Kesari gets disappeared.

Tango no Sekku

Part # 1: On the way to Pisach lok, king Kesari gets disappeared. King Kesari reaches to a deserted place. Seema thanks Hanuman for his help and support when Aruki comes and attacks Hanuman. Aadri practices sword fight with the Pishach soldiers and kills them in anger when Bhartodasi comes and calms him down. She talks about king Kesari's disappearance. The messenger comes and gives an invitation to Mata Anjana from Queen Aadria. Mata Anjana informs him that King Kesari has already left for the Pisachlok. Aadri gets hyper and shocked when he comes to know that Neyatri is not his real father.

Part # 2: Mata Anjana cries in tension when Hanuman comes to meet her. Both are confused about the second invitation received from queen Aadrika. Later, Hanuman comes to know about the truth of Aadrika who is Mata Anjana’s younger sister and King Kesari’s second wife. Also he has a younger brother whose name is Aadri. King Kesari remembers the curse given by Sage Durvasa when he was Yaksh Singhkesha in his past birth. Mata Anjana says to Hanuman about the curse given to her and Aadrika by Lord Indra in her past birth. She also says that they both got the rebirth as King Kunjar's daughters; Anjana and Aadrika. Both of them have worshiped Lord Shiva but only Anjana got the Lord Shiva’s blessing and she could hide her monkey face. Aadrika gets upset as she was not blessed by Lord Shiva.

Part # 3: Mata Anjana says to Hanuman about the curse given to her and Aadrika by Lord Indra in her past birth. She also says that they both got the rebirth as King Kunjar's daughters; Anjana and Aadrika. She says when she was chanting of Lord Shiva’s name, Singhkesha reached there as he was very thirsty. King Kunjar got the information from the messenger that Krishkinda; the kingdom of his friend King Bali was attacked. So he has sent his army to Krishkinda. Singhkesha worshiped lord Shiva and was free from the curse. Mata Anjana says to Hanuman about the monster Sambasadan who did the attack on Sumeru kingdom with his army. But king Kunjari was helpless to protect his two daughters when Singhkesha came with a request to give him a chance to protect Sumeru and also to allow him to fight with Sambasadan and his army.

Part # 4: Queen Anjana feels positive and confident about Singhkesha. Singhkesha challenges Sambasadan for the fight and kills him. A soldier comes to Kunjar darbar and gives the news that Singhkesha had defeated Sambasadan and the entire army. After hearing the news, king Kunjar gets impressed with Sambasadan and later declares him as king Kesari of Sumeru kingdom and wants his two daughters to marry King Kesari. After hearing the false story of King Kesari from Bhartodasi, Aadri turns and rebels against him. Hanuman sets off to find his second mother Aadrika and brother Aadri.

Part # 5: After hearing the false story about king Kesari, Aadri comes to Queen Aadrika in anger and asks about king Kesari’s injustice. Hanuman comes to God Neyarti to ask about Queen Aadrika's location and how to go through Pishach lok. Queen Aadrika's messenger is brought dead in front of her. Mahamantari Mangal blames king Kesari for it. Aadri decides to do war against king Kesari and he seeks the permission from Queen Aadrika. Queen Adrika is very much worried as her husband and her son both are going to fight against each other. Isth dev Neyatri says the entire story about the King Kesari who has already left form the Sumeru Kingdom, before her invitation and makes her aware that someone is planning against her.

Part # 6: In anger, when Aadri goes to fight with Hanuman, Adrika goes in search of him to stop him. Mahamantari Mangal shouts on his messenger for his mistakes when Bhartodasi enters and calms him down. They discuss about the future scenario of taking over the Pishach lok. King Kesari feels helpless and he breaks down. During the fight, Hanuman loses his control and when he is about to kill Aadri, queen Aadrika reaches there on time. She saves Aadri and meets Hanuman for the first time. Mata Anjana is worried about her husband and son so she leaves the Darbaar in tension. Queen Aadrika along with Hanuman and Aadri tries to sort out the confusion behind the two invitation letters.

Part # 7: Queen Aadrika, Aadri and Hanuman; all are furious and angry. They are curious to know who is playing against them. Hanuman and Aadri check everyone's handwriting and match it with the invitation letter. They try to find out who is planning against them and feel suspicious about one Pishach who is missing. Pisach who is in Hasmukh's body, on his way to Sumeru kingdom meets Mata Anjana and feels guilty for his deed and also about the sudden disappearance of king Kesari. He asks for forgiveness.

Hanuman Mahagatha

Part # 1: Pishach messenger informs mata Anjana about Hanuman’s safely and his arrival in Pishach lok. Queen Aadrika says that she will give harsh punishment if she finds out the person guilty. But at the same time, dusty storm comes and, Hanuman and Aadri get disappear and reach to a dark place. Adrika faints when saint’s ghost comes and declares that he is the only reason for Hanuman, Aadri and King Kesari’s disappearance. Hasmukh thanks mata Anjana for her kindness.

Part # 2: Rishivar takes Bharthodasi and Mahamantari Mangal along with him to his secret place. He explains them his plan to play a game of Chausar in which king Kesari, Hanuman and Aadri will be trapped by him. Hanuman and Adri plan to go to different directions to find a way out. Aadri walks through smog when Kesari hears someone shouting for Hanuman. Hasmukh chants Shiva mantra in the forest when Seema sees him and keeps some fruits for his meal. Mangal doubts on Rishivar whether he is trying to trick them through game of Chousar.

Part # 3: Hanuman gets lost in the mysterious place searching for his brother and father. Mahamantari Mangal, Bhartodasi and Rishivar all are confused and surprised when they see the coins moving automatically. Hanuman reaches to a circle and sits there for meditation. Bhartodasi and Mangal with Rishivar are deeply involved in the game of Chausar to win it. Queen Aadrika comes in senses and gets tensed and worried about Aadri and Hanuman's disappearance. Hanuman sees a magical door and tries to break it with his mace but it disappears suddenly.

Part # 4: Hanuman attacks the magical door but it vanishes. King Kesari is glad to see his son Aadri. But as soon as Kesari hugs Aadri, he disappears. Queen Adrika prays and pleads to Istha dev to give her some information about Aadri and Hanuman. Hanuman breaks the wall to get out from the magical place. Bharthodasi tries to snatch the magical slate from Rishivar. She breaks it and makes Hanuman, Aadri and Kesari free from the game of Chausar. All of them appear in front of Bharthodasi. During the fight, Rishivar escapes and, Barthodasi and Mangal are killed. Hasmukh expresses his love to Seema. Hanuman finds out the Rishivar and destroys him.

Part # 5: Queen Aadrika, Aadri and King Kesari decide to go to Sumeru first for Hanuman's Coronation ceremony. When Seema sprinkles Gangajal on Hasmukh, he does not get burnt and proven to be clean now. Mata Anjana declares that Seema and Hamukh will get married on the day of Coronation ceremony. Mata Anjana welcomes Queen Aadrika, Aadri and King Kesari and, recollects the past memories. Queen Adrika apologizes to Mata Anjana for her mistakes done in the past. King Kesari performs the Coronation ceremony of Hanuman and Aadri.

Part # 6: In Swarg lok, Indradev enjoys Apsara's dance and has fun time. While dancing with Apsara, Indradev accidentally breaks the key of a cage. Lord Shiva senses Indradev's mistake and gets tensed about the consequences that are going to happen. As the cage key is broken, Akal comes out from this cage. To satisfy his hunger and thirst, Akal comes to earth and leaving it barren and lifeless. Mata Anjana gets anxious to meet her son Hanuman and asks king Kesari to call him back from Pishach lok. Narad thinks of visiting Earth when he gets surprised.

Part # 7: Narad thinks of visiting earth but gets shocked to see earth's conditions due to Akaal. King Kesari and mata Anjana are worried and tensed about the shortage of the food and water in the Sumeru kingdom. The messenger from the Sumeru kingdom comes to meet Hanuman at Pishach lok with the message from mata Anjana. Akaal becomes stronger by absorbing all the life and energy from the earth. Hanuman comes to the earth and gets shocked to see the situation. When Narad comes to Indradev to inform him about the conditions on earth, he ignores it and does not care what Narad wants to say.

Part # 8: Narad tries to explain Indradev about his duties but he is been humiliated and sent back by Indradev in anger. Akaal meets up an Asur messenger. Hanuman informs mata Anjana about the condition of the earth. Suchi makes Indradev realize about his arrogance and attitude towards others. Hanuman and King Kesari are shocked and feel pity after seeing the conditions of the villagers due to lack of water and food. Akaal flies in the galaxy and plans to attack his next target. Hanuman kills the asur messenger in anger and feels guilty for his action.

Part # 9: Mata Parvati is worried when Lord Shiva consoles her. Narad comes to Lord Shiva after getting humiliated by Indradev at swarglok. Hanuman feels guilty for killing an asur in anger. King Kesari apologizes to King Mridasur for Hanuman's mistake. Indradev is pleased after watching Mridangini's dance when Suchi comes to talk him but Indradev sends her back. King Kesari, Mata Anjana and Raj Darbaries discuss about the conditions of the earth which getting worse day by day. Narad helps Hanuman to come out of his guilt.

Part # 10: King Kesari announces his decision of allowing the villagers to use the stored grains from the palace to satisfy their hunger. Akaal consumes all the food storage and a soldier informs king Kesari about this. Sage Gautam comes to Raj Darbaar where king Kesari plans to perform a ritual to please Indradev. Narad informs Hanuman about his friend Murli's critical condition. A villager prays and pleads to improve the condition of the earth just then he finds one piece of a broken key.

Part # 11: A villager gets a broken piece of key. Hanuman looks for his friend Murali when a soldier comes to call Hanuman for the ritual to be performed by Gautam rishi. Tantrik is upset because of his ritual being incomplete. Hanuman comes back to Rajdarbaar and meets Gautam Rishi, mata Anjana and king Kesari. Everyone decide to perform the ritual to please Indradev. When Indradev hears prayers and mantras, he ignores it and continues to play his game of Chausar. After finishing the ritual, all are being patient for Indradev to get impressed and show his blessings. Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva talk about Indradev's misbehavior, mistakes and ignorance.

Part # 12: Villagers discuss about how to deal with the problems they are suffering, just then the Tantrik tricks them with words and says that Indradev has asked for a sacrifice to get pleased. Hanuman feels sad and pity on seeing the conditions of the villagers starving to death. While Indradev is enjoying Mridangini's dance, Suchi comes to remind him of his duties and responsibilities. King Kesari is tensed about his kingdom and sufferings of the villagers. Hanuman reaches to Mohakpur to his friend's place and sees him in critical conditions due to thirst.

Part # 13: Tantrik speaks to the devil about the sacrifice to complete his ritual. When Hanuman goes in search of the water for his thirsty friend, he meets up Samundradev. Gautam Rishi speaks to king Kesari to perform one more ritual to please Indradev. Tantrik gets a kid to the village for the sacrifice. Hanuman is very much disappointed and angry on Indradev. Mata Anajana, king Kesari and Gautam Rishi all are ready to perform the ritual and are waiting for Hanuman. When a soldier comes to call Hanuman for the second prayer, he gets irritated.

Part # 14: Gautam rishi along with the king Kesari and mata Anjana start the ritual just then Hanuman comes and stops the ritual as he feels Indradev is not worth it. When Indradev is enjoying Mridangini's dance, Suchi comes and reminds him his responsibility to help the earth in its critical situation. Tantrik does the preparation of the kid's sacrifice to his devil when suddenly few villagers feel suspicious about him. One of the villager runs to Hanuman for the help to save the kid. When Tantrik is about to sacrifice the kid, Hanuman enters and saves the kid.

Part # 15: Tantrik is about to sacrifice the kid to the devil when Hanuman enters and saves the kid. He exposes Tantrik’s reality. Airavat comes to Indradev with a request to help the earth and solve its problems. Mata Anjana prays for the well being of their villagers and to put an end to their suffering. Akaal tries to kill Hanuman but fails. Tantrik is brought to the Raj Darbar and punished for his evil deeds.

Part # 16: Tantrik is been punished by King Kesari. Akaal is shocked about the kid’s strength when Narad appears and Akaal asks him about the kid. Hanuman comes to meet Indradev but the gatekeepers of Swarglok don’t allow him in when Airavat comes and says he will request Indradev for a meeting. Rajvaidya checks Mata Anjana for the weakness she going through because of the fast. Indradev enjoys Mridangini's dance and doesn't hear Airavat's request. Airavat meets Hanuman along with Suchi and plans to make Indradev realize about his responsibilities.

Part # 17: Indradev is shocked to know that Airavat is not in the Swarglok. Hanuman comes back to Sumeru kingdom along with small form of Airavat. Mata Parvati is curious to know what is going to happen with Indradev. Indradev comes to Kesari mahal in rage and anger. King Kesari apologizes to him but shocked to know that Hanuman stole Airavat from Swarglok. Akaal and Hanuman meet up again.

Part # 18: Mata Anjana regains her consciousness and king Kesari worries about the shortage of water in the kingdom. When Hanuman gives the fruit to a villager who is dying in hunger, in return the villager gives a shiny broken piece of key to Hanuman. Indradev is unable to go back to Swarglok and gets frustrated when a villager teases him for his appearance. After watching Indradev's situation, Narad comes to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. Hanuman distributes the fruits to the villagers who are dying in hunger.

Part # 19: Sumeru villagers discuss the conditions in their village when Indradev comes and gets beaten by the villagers. Suchi is worried for Indradev. A soldier comes to king Kesari with the news of Indradev being tortured by the villagers. Indradev is dying in thirst and searches for water. Meanwhile, king Kesari comes to help him but gets angry due to Indradev's rudeness and misbehavior.

Part # 20: Mata Anjana asks Hanuman to be patient in teaching a lesson to Indradev. Indradev wanders due to thirst when he is troubled by the villagers. Hanuman comes to speak to Indradev but he starts beating Hanuman. Suchi is worried and tensed about Indradev when Narad appears. Indradev beats Hanuman in anger when Suchi and Narad appear there. Hanuman gets angry on Indradev and he teaches Indradev a lesson with his powers.

Daikoku, God of Wealth. Daikoku-ten (大黒天), one of the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods, is considered to be evolved from Shiva. He enjoys an exalted position as a household deity in Japan and is worshiped as the god of wealth and fortune. The name is the Japanese equivalent of Mahākāla, the Buddhist name for Shiva

Part # 21: Brahmadev along with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu decide to take Indradev’s throne. Because of this decision, Indradev is shocked and angry. Indradev comes to Brihaspati's Aashram but he is not able to enter into it. He gets angry on this and hits Samaydev and breaks his Samaychakra. Indradev comes to Brahmalok to apologize for his mistakes and actions. Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Brahmadev have been called by Adhishakti in anger for the disturbance happening in the universe.

Part # 22: Mata Adhishakti is disappointed and angry on Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma for the disturbance happening in universe. She reminds them the reason for their creation. Brahma creates Mahamaya for the creation of the thoughts and dreams.

Part # 23: Devi Mahamaya comes to Lord Vishnu for the creation of time and the Samaydev is created along with Samaychakra. Samaydev and devi Mahamaya come to Lord Shiva. The Lord Shiva with his powers creates four cycles of time: Past, Present, Future and Death. Mata Adhishakti appears appreciating Lord Shiva's work.

Lord Vishnu with his Sudarshana Chakra

Part # 24: Mata Adhishakti reminds Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Brahmadev about the duties given to them. They apologize to Mata Adhishakti for not completing it and ask for a second chance to make things right. Samaydev says to Lord Vishnu about the critical conditions of all the Kaals. Lord Vishnu with his power helps devi Mahamaya to recreate the Samaychakra. King Ravan chants Shiv mantras to please Lord Shiva to grant him the Moksh. Lord Vishnu tries to fix the Samaychakra.

Desa Mangayarkarasi

Part # 1: Devi Mahamaya and Samaydev along with Lord Vishnu try to fix the period of ages as it was disturbed due to broken Samaychakra. Ravan pleads lord Shiva for his Moksh. The tridev takes the decision that the Lord Vishnu will take Ram avatar and Lord Shiva will take Hamuman avatar. The Tridev along with Brihaspati honor Purandar as the king of Swarglok.

Part # 2: Lord Vishnu is confused whether to kill king Ravan or not as in future he would be a great follower of Ram, "the avatar of lord Vishnu". King Kesari and queen Anjana come to Gautam Rishi to get a solution of having a child. King Dashrat comes to his gurudev to know how to have an heir of the family. King Kesari and Queen Anjana sit for the meditation to please Lord Shiva for a child. Lord Shiva is pleased with their dedication and says them that his 11th avatar, "Hanuman" will take birth as a child of mata Anjana. King Dashrat gets the good news of his wives deliveries. Rishivar Vashist gives his son's name as Ram. Queen Anjana gives birth to her first child.

Thotsakan (Ravana)'s sculpture as a guardian of Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand

King Ravan praises Lord Shiva for showing him a way for getting the Moksh (liberation of the Atman soul from the cycle of birth and death forever).

Part # 3: King Ravan is happy to know about Ram’s birth when uncle Marich comes and changes king Ravan's mindset. He says him to find Ram and kill him. Anjanay dreams about Ram and gets anxious to meet him. He walks in the jungle when meets up a Rishivar who is meditating and tries to know about Ram. "Anjanay engulfs the sun thinking as it’s a fruit". Lord Brihaspati comes with shocking news of Suryadev in trouble. Indradev hurts Anjanay for saving Suryadev and faces the consequences for it. Ram is anxious to meet his friend Anjanay.

Part # 4: Anjanay is being cured by Lord Shiva and blessed by the Tridev and is named as Hanuman. Hanuman returns home and mediates to see Shree Ram. Lord Shiva changes his getup for Hanuman to reach to his friend Ram. Ram is excited to meet his friend Hanuman. Rishivar and Hanuman change their getup so as to enter Ayodhya to meet Ram but they are stopped by the gatekeepers.

Part # 5: Lord Shiva and Hanuman come in disguise to meet Ram but they are stopped by the gatekeeper. Ram gets the intuitions that his friend Hanuman has already reached. Ram comes to see his friend and meets Hanuman. Hanuman comes to Suryadev and asks him to be his first preceptor.

Part # 6: Hanuman comes to Suryadev with a request to be his preceptor. Uncle Marich manipulates king Ravan and pushes him towards Ram. King Vibhishan comes to queen Mandodari to know about Ram. Hanuman meditates and chants shree Ram's mantras when Narad appears. He is surprised of Hanuman's smartness and asks him to acquire more knowledge.

Part # 7: Hanuman again comes to Suryadev for acquiring more knowledge and lessons. Hanuman meditates when monster Durayu comes to disturb Hanuman's meditation but gets killed. Mata Parvati is worried and asks lord Shiva to protect Hanuman. Mata Anjana prepares sweets for Hanuman.

Part # 8: Lord Shiva is tensed about the consequences that Hanuman will have to face for Durayu's death. King Kesari and mata Anjana are shocked to see Hanuman covered in blood. Shirayu, brother of Durayu is angry and furious about his brother’s death and takes an oath of killing Hanuman. Mata Anjana gets emotional for Hanuman and he takes the sweets made by his mother for Ram. Ram is tensed for Hanuman and he talks it out to mata Kaikai.

Part # 9: Hanuman heads towards Ayodhya when Shirayu comes to take revenge for his brother’s death. Ram is tensed as Hanuman's life is in danger. Shirayu is scared and he runs away seeing Hanuman's divine powers. Shirayu starts to chant shiva mantras to please Lord Shiva. Hanuman returns home and speaks to mata Anjana about the incident that happened while heading towards Ayodhya. Shirayu starts to sacrifice his body parts for pleasing lord Shiva.

Part # 10: Gautam Rishi is concerned about Hanuman's family and he informs mata Anjana about the troubles they need to face it. Shirayu worships Lord Shiva and continues to sacrifice his body parts. Lord Shiva gets impressed and grants his desired wishes in life.

Part # 11: Lord Shiva gets impressed and grants Shirayu his desired wish of being a poisonous insect and also assembles his body as well. Shirayu comes in the form of an insect and infects mata Anjana. When Raj Vaidya fails to treat mata Anjana, Hanuman forcefully takes Dhanvantari along with him for his mother’s check up.

Part # 12: Hanuman and king Kesari plead Dhanvantari to check mata Anjana for being poisoned. Hanuman has been shown the way to treat his mother.

Part # 13: Hanuman does the preparation for "Kawar Yatra" to save his mother’s life. Mata Parvati and Narad help Hanuman in his journey.

Part # 14: Hanuman meets up a pot maker who is Lord Shiva in disguise and learns to make the pots form him. King Kesari along with Anandi go in search of Anandi’s son "Vijay" who is lost.

Part # 15: Narad tries to mislead Hanuman at every turn, but Hanuman continues his journey. Hanuman tries to convince monster Dushtala who has disguised himself as Vandev to release Anandi.

Part # 16: Mata Parvati doubts Nard’s intentions. She is unsure whether Narad is helping Hanuman or he is trying to trick him. To help Hanuman, Narad drops Anandi's bangle in the forest.

Tanabata

Part # 1: Mata Paravati is tensed and confused about Narad’s intensions. Hanuman breaks his force shield and head towards Mata Anjana’s cave. Lord Shiva finds bangle’s are missing in Mata Parvati’s hand.

Part # 2: Lord Shiva gets angry on Narad for his actions. Narad further confuses Dhanvantri and says him not to go back to Sumeru Kingdom. Hanuman traps Dushtala when he comes to attack him.

Part # 3: Lord Shiva instructs Narad to obey him and not to go against his plan. Dushtala realizes his mistake and feels guilty about his bad deeds. He apologizes to Hanuman about his behavior.

Part # 4: Dhanvantri feels strange when he does not find anyone in the entire Sumeru kingdom. He wanders around this empty kingdom. Mata Parvati is worried about Hanuman’s safety as there is a threat from Brahmarakshas.

Part # 5: Pandit Parmeshwar Pyare saves Hanuman from Brahmarakshas. In search of the rakshas (monster), Hanuman finds Brahmarakshas and allows him to drink his blood due to which Brahmarakshas turns into Kupasa.

Part # 6: King Kesari pleads to lord Shiva to heal mata Anjana as he feels helpless about not able to do anything for mata Anjana and Hanuman. He calls Rajvaidya as Anjana needed to get her condition under control immediately.

Part # 7: King Kesari is helpless and worried for mata Anjana as her conditions is becoming worse day by day. Mata Anjana's soul comes to Lord Shiva and pleads to meet Hanuman. Mata Parvati is scared as Hanuman gets the snake bite and she asks lord Shiva to help Hanuman.

Dakini & Sakini

Part # 1: Lord Shiva sends Nargraj Vasuki to help Hanuman. Hanuman continues his journey through a muddy way and gets stuck in it. Mata Anjana going in a shock of her son in trouble. Hanuman gets confused when he sees Dakini and Sakini who has saved his life "are fighting to eat him".

Part # 2: King Kesari is worried for his wife and says to Rajvaidya to do his best to save mata Anjana. Hanuman agrees to satisfy Dakini and Sakinis hunger with his flesh after saving his mother but they do not agree to this. They attack Hanuman but fail in their attempt to kill him and seek his advice to get rid of their curse.

Part # 3: Hanuman with the help of Lord Ram shows Dakini and Sakini the way to get rid of their curse. Rajvaidya stabilizes Mata Anjana’s critical health condition with the help of the medicine that he got from his Guru (teacher, mentor). Hanuman loses his Kawad and to get back his Kawad, he agrees readily with the conditions put to him by Yaksh.

Part # 4: Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati discuss about Ujwalla who got curse from her husband Neeraj. Hanuman with his intelligence make Ujwala free from the curse.

Part # 5: Hanuman fulfils Yaksh's wish but he gives Hanuman another task to complete. Hanuman finds out Yaksh but to get back his Kawad Hanuman needs to answer Yaksh's three questions. Narad helps Hanuman in his disguise getup.

Part # 6: Narad disguised himself and helps Hanuman to find out the answer for Yaksh's question. Mata Parvati is tensed to see Narad is getting carried away in his act. Hanuman figures out the answer and moves ahead to find out the second question.

Part # 7: Hanuman answers all the questions that are asked by Yaksh and acquires his Kawad. Hanuman finds out Nirdosh plant and heads back to home.

Part # 8: 'Dhanvantri is unable to save mata Anjana.Everyone is disturbed and upset on Mata Anjana’s death when Lord Shiva appears and declares that mata Anjana is still alive.

A preta depicted during Kali Puja.

Obon

The slogan of this story about Hanuman - He is so huge that the only thing bigger than him is his appetite.

Pret, an extremely tall hungry ghost part of the Buddhist lore; they are two stories tall, very skinny and have needle hole for mouths. In Japan, preta is translated as gaki (Japanese: 餓鬼, "hungry ghost"), a borrowing from Chinese e gui (Chinese: 餓鬼, "hungry ghost").

According to some Hindu beliefs,Preta is ghost manifestation of human soul (Atma), which transformation takes place when the human dies without fulfilling life mission - when a person commits jigaki or jauhar. Generally, however, pretas are seen as beings to be pitied. Thus, in some Buddhist monasteries, monks leave offerings of food, money, or flowers to them before meals.

In the modern Japanese language, the word gaki is often used to mean spoiled child, or brat. In a game of tag, the person who is "it" may be known as the gaki.

Statues of Pret at Wat Phai Rong Wua, Suphanburi

In Hinduism Pretas are very real beings. They are a form, a body consisting only of air and Akaash (Sky or Black matter or space), two of the five elements which constitutes a body on Earth or any other planet, i.e., Air, Water, Dark Matter (Space), Fire and Earth. There are other forms as per the ‘Karma’ or ‘actions’ of previous lives where a soul takes birth in bodies resembling human forms or forms of the main intelligent entity in a planet, but with a unique difference that is absence of one to three elements. In Hinduism an Atma or Soul is bound to take rebirth after death in a body composed of five or more elements. A soul in transient mode is pure and its existence is comparable to that of a Deva (divine being) but in the last form of physical birth. The elements except Akaash or Sky or Black matter as defined is the common constituent throughout the Universe and the balance four are common to the properties of the planets or stars or places of birth. This is the reason that Pretas cannot eat or drink as the rest of the three elements (Earth, Fire, and Water) are missing hence no digestion or physical intake is possible for them.

In Thailand, Pret (Thai: เปรต) are hungry ghosts of the Buddhist tradition that have become part of the Thai folklore, but are described as being abnormally tall.

Since 657, some Japanese Buddhists have observed a special day in mid-August to remember the gaki. Through such offerings and remembrances (segaki), it is believed that the hungry ghosts may be released from their torment. The segaki may be performed at any time, but it is traditionally part of the O-Bon, a festival held every year in July or August to remember the dead.

(video) Neighborhood Bon Odori festival in Adachi-ku, Tokyo (2014)

Part # 1 (Episode # 1086): It is the time of neighborhood Bon Odori festival. Hanuman begins to play the drum hard and Athibal, who has taken the form of the drum, begins to cry in pain. Hanuman finally stops himself when he gets the fragrance of some delicious food that is being served. Meanwhile, Narada is unhappy with Suryadev's egoistic behavior but reminds him that he will soon have to face reality. Narada makes up his mind to turn Suryadev's day of celebrations to be the day when his ego will be hurt. Meanwhile, Hanuman is stopped from partaking the food and this hurts him. Just then, Narada reaches the scene and advices Anjana to complete the rituals of segaki the next day, so that Bajrang Bali (Hanuman) can begin having all the dishes that he wishes to.

The segaki rituals continue as Hanuman begins to get restless seeing the wide spread of food all around him. The rituals proceed steadily and Hanuman is unable to control his hunger. Yyaspathi goes on to feed the first morsel to Hanuman, followed by Anjana and Kesari. Hanuman however, continues to concentrate on the food spread before him and he finally is allowed to eat all that lies before him. But everyone assembled at the place are in for a shock when Hanuman eats up all the food that lies before him and also finishes up everything that has been prepared for the day.

Part # 2 (Episode # 1087): The festival of O-Bon comes.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1088): Hanuman has become very efficient in his flying skills, he has went up high, very high beyond the boundaries of earth and has enter into the space. On reaching up high in the universe he spotted Sun shining bright, he found it very attractive! Hanuman thought that it is a sky fruit or ‘Aakash Fal’. He got tempted and started moving fearlessly towards the sun to have it. Want to know, what is Suryadev’s reaction after knowing Hanuman’s fearless approach towards him?

Part # 4 (Episode # 1089): Hanuman is on his journey towards Suryalok, he is moving towards his target at a very high speed. Hanuman has found the Sun very attractive and wants to grab it at any cost. Kaal Dev himself has warned Hanuman to stop his journey towards Suryalok. But fearless Hanuman is careless of anyone’s warning. He is focussed and just want to reach his target.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1090): Hanuman is determined that he will have the Aakash Fal (Sky Fruit) to satisfy his hunger but it is Kaal Dev who is creating barriers for Hanuman. Kaal Dev has warned him of harsh consequences and has put Hanuman in ‘Kaal Chakra’. However, on the hand Mata Anjana is getting worried about Hanuman, see is unable to find him and has started praying for his well-being and Kesari has send his soldiers to search Hanuman. Can Hanuman break the Kaal-Chakra? Will Kaal Dev let him have the Aakash Fal?

Surya

Part # 6 (Episode # 1091): Kaal Dev was very proud of his powers and capabilities but now he is held captive in Hanuman’s fist. Hanuman has very tactfully put Kaal Dev in his captivity. Helpless Kaal Dev promised Hanuman that he will not create any barrier in his path and requested Hanuman to release him. In the meantime, Surya dev is tense about Hanuman’s approach towards him. But can Hanuman have his Aakash Fal? Who all are now going to create barriers for Hanuman?

Part # 7 (Episode # 1092): Despite of all odds Hanuman has decided to have the Aakash Fal, he has won over Kaal Dev who was trying to stop Hanuman from reaching his target. Now, Suryadev has come in Hanuman's way to stop him in reaching to the Aakash Fal. Surya Dev, who is the lord of Fire has tried to stop him by putting fire around Hanuman. Can Hanuman win over Suryadev? Can he get his Aakash Fal?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1093):

Jhulelal, an incarnation of Varuna is the chief deity worshipped by Sindhi Hindus. One of the oldest civilizations of human history, Sindhi's have a rich and clearly distinct cultural heritage and are very festive. Their most important festival is Cheti Chand, the birthday of Lord Jhulelal. Besides this, they celebrate Akhandi (Akshaya Tritiya) and Teejri (Teej).

Hanuman’s decision to have the Aakash Fal is firm, he is mentally prepared to break every barriers which are going to come in his way. His target is fixed and wants to reach there as soon as possible. However, in this episode, we will get to know that Jhulelal has held Hanuman captive in Himsheela (ice-rock) to stop him in reaching towards Suryadev. But Hanuman has very easily broken the Himsheela and has proceeded ahead in his journey towards the Aakash Fal. But will Jhulelal again try to create barriers for Hanuman? Will this be the end of Hanuman's journey towards Aakash Fal?

Rahu ki Amavasya

Part # 1 (Episode # 1094): As Maruti is about to eat the entire Sun, assuming it be the fruit of the sky, Rahu comes in his way as he is supposed to cover the entire sun during the night of Amavasya.

Maruti toys around with Rahu, but when he learns that Rahu is trying to fight him, Maruti hurls him and throws him miles away. Rahu reaches Indra's place and cries foul before him.

Meanwhile, Raavan gets furious as he is supposed to get divine powers by evening as per the boons bestowed upon him. But since Surya refuses to stop shining, Raavan's boon seems to be useless. Surya, at the same time, makes up his mind to prove himself superior before Maruti. How will Surya's egoistic behavior create chaos on earth?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1095): It is the time of Shani Amavasya/Hariyali Amavasya.

Haryali Teej is a festival for girls and women, marking goddess Parvati.

According to the Hindu mythology, when Mahamaya was conceived as the seventh issue of Devaki, Kansa threw Mahamaya violently on the ground. Mahamaya body part flew and divide in multiple parts. One among the parts, the hand - fell at Haryali Devi, Jasoli village on that Amavasya, that's why simultaneously with Shani Amavasya, the Hariyali Amawasya took place.

To fulfil his desire of having the Aakash Fal, Maruti ascend towards the sun. Surya Dev, on the other hand tries all his tricks to keep himself from being eaten. Other gods being mere spectators watch the epic battle between Maruti and the Suryadev. Can Maruti have his Aakash Fal? What will Suryadev do to stop Maruti?

Part # 3 (Episode # 1096): Maruti finally eats the Aakash Fal. He is delighted as longing for the Aakash Fal has ended. On the other hand, earth is experiencing a widespread black out because of little Maruti’s divine play. Meanwhile, all the devs appear in front of Sankat Mochan with a plea that now Surya dev should be released as his desire is fulfilled. Will Maruti release the Suryadev? Why Indradev is Furious?

Part # 4 (Episode # 1097): Indradev, furious by Maruti’s deed, send Erawan to capture Maruti.

Erawan statue in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Erawan (Thai: เอราวัณ, from Pāḷi Erāvana, or Sanskrit Airāvana) is one of the Thai names of Airavata. It is depicted as a huge elephant with either three or sometimes thirty-three heads which are often shown with more than two tusks. Some statues show Indra, the king of Tavatimsa Heaven, riding on Erawan. The elephant is sometimes associated with the old Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang' and the defunct Kingdom of Laos, where it was more commonly known as the "three-headed elephant" and had been used on the royal flag.

Indradev wants to punish Maruti for his childish deeds. Erawan seems to be helpless in front of Maruti, watching Erawan fail, Indradev himself has jumped into the arena to teach Maruti a lesson. Can Indradev defeat Maruti? Will Maruti overpower Indradev?

Part # 5 (Episode # 1098):

Hindu god Indra riding on Airavata carrying a vajra

A viśvavajra or "double vajra" appears in the emblem of Bhutan

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The King and Queen of Bhutan; Druk Gyaltsuen, literally meaning "Dragon Queen"

Indra's Vajra as the privy seal of King Rama VI of Thailand

Vayu, on his mount, the gazelle symbolizing swiftness

Maruti dogded the weapons used by Indradev to punish him. Indradev feels that he has been defeated by a little child and has made up his mind to use ‘The Vajr’. Meanwhile, Maa Anjanaa, and Kesari are worried about their child Maruti. Can Maruti be saved by the Vajr Prahaar?

Vajra is also known as Bajra (Nepali), vajram (Tamil), bojro (Bengali), bajra (Malay), dorje (Tibetan), wajra (Indonesian), geumgangjeo (Korean), kongōsho (Japanese) and Очир ochir/Базар Bazar (Mongolian). Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond. Additionally, it is a weapon which is used as a ritual object to symbolize both the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). The vajra is essentially a type of club with a ribbed spherical head. The ribs may meet in a ball-shaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points with which to stab. The vajra is used symbolically by the dharma traditions of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power. The use of the vajra as a symbolic and ritual tool spread from India along with Indian religion and culture to other parts of Asia.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1099): Maruti, being stupefied by the ‘Vajr prahaar’ is descending towards the earth at a very fast pace. God Vishnu and Shiva are also watching the incidents with patience. Meanwhile, Maa Anjanaa is in perplexed stage and is hallucinating about, Maruti, as he is calling her.

Ravan, on the other hand, seems to be quite happy and praises Rahu for his deeds.

Rahu is a severed head of an asura Svarbhānu , that swallows the sun causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a serpent with no body and is paired with Ketu. During the Samudra manthan, Svarbhānu drank some of the amrita (divine nectar). The sun and moon realized it and alerted Pankaj Vishnu. Pankaj Vishnu cut off Svarbhānu's head with his Sudarshana chakra before the nectar could pass his throat. The head, however, remained immortal due to the effect of amrita and became Rahu. It is believed that this immortal head from time to time swallows the sun, causing eclipses. Then, the sun passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse. The body also turned into Ketu due to a boon, and it in turn swallows the moon on timely basis to cause a lunar eclipse.

Saraswati

Kojagiri Lakshmipuja

Parvati with Shiva and sons Ganesha (leftmost) and Kartikeya (rightmost). Parvati is depicted with green complexion, denoting dark complexion.The goddess Parvati is often depicted as a goddess with green skin complexion in Tamil Hindu tradition.

In ancient Tamil astrological scripts, Rahu was considered as incarnation of Shakti in beastly form. Sri Guru Amritananda Natha Saraswati, performing the Navavarana Puja, an important ritual in Srividya Tantric Shaktism, at the Sahasrakshi Meru Temple at Devipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

There is a dedicated temple to Rahu - Naganatha Temple at Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. There is a milk abhishekam everyday during Rahu Kaalam to appease Rahu. The milk turns light blue when it flows down after touching the statue of Rahu. This practice has been followed for over 1,500 years.

Rahu is also worshipped along with the other 9 planets in all Hindu temples in Burma. The navagraha deities, featuring nine planets, exist in the Ganesh Temple in Mandalay, Myanmar, and also in the courtyard of the South Indian temple in Silom, Thailand. One complex of this nature, featuring statues of all nine planets, also exists in the Bhairav Mahadev Sthan in Gyaneswor, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Phra Rahu, as he is called in Thailand, is worshipped in Wat Traimit in Bangkok's Chinatown and also in Wat Yannawa, amongst other wats. The most famous temple for Phra Rahu worshipping in Thailand is in Nakhon Pathom Province, a temple called Wat Srisathhong.

Rahu is also worshipped by the Dusadh (Paswan) caste found in Bihar. A prayer in the form of a three-day fast is offered by devotees. The bhagat (priest) assists the devotee in prayer by standing on a ladder made of swords and by fire-offering at which the bhagat walks through the fire. The ritual is a device to secure abundance of sunlight and prosperity by the community.

In ancient Tamil astrological scripts, Rahu was considered as incarnation of Shakti in beastly form.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1100 - Solvathellam Unmai): Anjana Maa is trying desperately to reach the place where Maruti is lying lifeless but her efforts are failing, suddenly Vayudev appeared and on his arrival Anjana Maa starts asking him questions regarding Maruti as Vayudev has taken the responsibility of Maruti’s well-being. Vayudev assured Anjana that Maruti will be return to her in safe and sound state, he give her a Lotus flower and asks her to hinge her hopes on the Lotus as Maruti will come back to her before it gets withered. Indradev is furious with Vayudev due to Vayudev’s pledge. Can Maruti be saved? Can Indradev fulfil his pledge?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1101): Vayudev is holding Maruti in his hands and trying to convince the almighty Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh to give Maruti his life back. Indradev questions Vayudev’s plea and asks otherwise. Meanwhile, Maa Anjana is hopeful for Maruti’s return. Can Vayudev fulfil his pledge? Will Maa Anjana get back his son?

Part # 9 (Episode # 1102): Maa Anjana has pledged to destroy the world if her son is not given back. Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati have left the world taking their valuable powers away and leaving mankind without intellect and money. Bhoodevi has also said that if Maruti is not brought back to life she will make mankind suffer.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1103): Devi Parvati, Devi Laskhmi and Devi Sarswati and Vayudev have taken back the elements given by them to the humans. Humans and Dev nobody can live without the essential elements. Earth is getting destroyed by the wrath of Maa Anjana. On the other hand, Indradev is still backing his decision. Will the Almighty give Maruti his life back? Is planet earth going to destroy?

Part # 11 (Episode # 1104): Vayudev is determined to bring back Maruti’s life, in haste he has taken back all the components of 'Vayu' or the air back from the universe. On the other hand, Indradev is firm on his decision to not to give back Maruti’s life. However, Vayu or the air is an essential component for the existence of living beings on the earth. Everyone including gods in the heaven and living beings on the earth are feeling suffocated, they are struggling for their lives. In the meantine, Mata Anjana has started doing Tandav to save her son’s life. But will Indradev give back Maruti’s life? Will Mata Anjana’s son Maruti return?

Part # 12 (Episode # 1105): Vayudev has decided to immolate himself, if Maruti’s life is not given back. All the gods and goddesses are worried about the mistake done by Indradev. However, worried gods went to Brahma and Mahadev to help them out of the situation. In the meantime, Indradev who has now realized his mistake wants to rectify it, he decided to stop Vayudev by convincing him to not to go ahead with his decision of self-immolation.

Part # 13 (Episode # 1106): The firm decision of Vayudev forced other Devta’s to give back Maruti’s life. It was Vayudev, who took back all the components of air from the earth and had decided to immolate himself. However, Indradev, who now has understood his mistake; went on to seek Tridev’s advice and requested them to give back Maruti’s life. However, when Maruti came back to life all the Devta’s including Mahadev and Brahma gave Maruti blessings that made him immortal and undefeatable. They have also given him a new title and an honor.

Part # 14 (Episode # 1107): The almighty Shiv and other Devs have blessed Maruti with their divine powers and made him the undefeatable. Maruti is now on his way to meet his mother Anjana who is lying unconscious. Will Anjana wake up?

Part # 15 (Episode # 1108): Maruti returns home where he gets praising for his safe return. He asked for his mother, Maa Anjana, and rushed inside the castle to know about her wellbeing but finds her unconscious. Will Maa Anjana ever wake up from her sleep? What will Maruti do now?

Budai Statue amongst Hindu gods at Wat Plai Laem, Thailand

Part # 16 (Episode # 1109): Maruti reunites with his mother and is filled with joy. At this moment Vayudev tells Devi Anjana and Kesari that by the blessings of the almighty Maruti has been named as Hanuman and should be called by this name. Can Hanuman use his powers judicially? What will he do next?

Sahaja

Part # 1 (Episode # 1110): Vayudev is telling Maa Anjana and Kesari about the significance of Hanuman’s powers and advising Anjana to make Hanuman learn proper use of his powers. Meanwhile, Hanuman and his friends are ready to have their dinner? Can Hanuman learn the proper use of his powers? What will happen when Hanuman sits for dinner?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1111): Hanuman has given his word to Anjana that he will not use his powers in public but now feels confused as how he would learn about his powers. On the other hand, Raavan is using his powers for bad purpose and evil deed.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1112): Anjana scolds Hanuman as he broke his promise of not using his powers in public. Meanwhile, Raavan’s mother has arrived in Lanka as Kumbhkaran is about to wake up? What Kumbhkaran wanted to tell her mother?

Part # 4 (Episode # 1113): KumbhaKaran is awake and asking for his beloved elder brother ‘Raavan’ as he thinks some danger sorrounds Raavan’s life. Kaikesi is questioning KumbhKaran regarding the dream. Meanwhile, Hanuman is delighted by knowing that an Utsav is going to be organized. What is the warning KumbhKaran wants to convey to Raavan? Will Raavan take it seriously?

Part # 5 (Episode # 1114): Kaikesi is scolding Vibhishana, Raavan and Kumbhkaran as they couldn’t get the desired blessings from Almighty Brahma because of which Raavan is still very far from being the ruler of the entire world. Meanwhile, Raavan’s man is trying to push Hanuman to use his powers.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1115): Kaikesi is scolding Vibhishana, Raavan and Kumbhkaran as they couldn’t get the desired blessings from Almighty Brahma because of which Raavan is still very far from being the ruler of the entire world. Meanwhile, Raavan’s man is trying to push Hanuman to use his powers.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1116): Due to the volcanic eruption Hanuman gets separated from his friends and tries to find them. Meanwhile, Kaikesi is scolding Raavan about his incompetence and advise him to use the power of terror. Can Hanuman save his friends? What will be Raavan’s next move?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1117): Hanuman saved the entire village from the effect of volcanic eruption but it seems like he is in trouble once again. Meanwhile, Raavan has organized a Yagya to gain super powers so that he can conquer the entire world. Can Hanuman get out of the trouble? Will Shukracharya make Raavan invincible?

Part # 9 (Episode # 1118): Hanuman’s body temperature has crossed all limits and no one is able to find any cure through which Hanuman can be treated. Meanwhile, Raavan has organized a yagya with the help of which he can get super powers and become undefeatable. Can Hanuman be cured?

Part # 10 (Episode # 1119): Lord Shiva cured Hanuman and tells him that he should use his powers wisely. Meanwhile, Devraj Indra is preparing to launch an attack against Raavan but Almighty Brahma stops him.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1120): Anjana is telling hanuman when he should use his powers and the way he should assess the situation. Meanwhile, Raavan has acquired the most powerful armour of the entire world because of which he is deemed to be undefeatable.

Part # 12 (Episode # 1121): Hanuman has been named as the Yuvraj of Hanuman and entire Sumeru is celebrating Hanuman’s Yurajabhishek. On the other hand, Urvashi envies Anjana for being the Queen of an Empire and giving birth to a divine child.

Part # 13 (Episode # 1122): Anjana is educating Hanuman and makes him learn the art of writing. Meanwhile, Urvashi approaches Indradev with the demand of calling Anjana aka Punjikasthala back to heaven because her term as human has come to the end.

Part # 14 (Episode # 1123): Hanuman is listening to the epic tale of Lord Ganesha’s divine kathakali - Ganesh Leela

Pancha Tattva deities installed on a Vaishnava altar. From left to right: Advaita Acharya, Nityananda, Chaitanya, Gadadhara Pandita, Srivasa.

As the result of Dhumorna’s request Lord Ganesha has come to earth. Ganeshaji meet Yamraj and in order to test Yamraj’s determination to stay on earth, Ganesha has placed few conditions in front of Yamraj. Baldev, on the other hand, thinks almighty Ganesha to be an imposter and tries to insult him.

Bal Ganesha is hungry and demands for food. Yamraj has placed a large amount of eatables in front of Bal Ganesha so that Bal Ganesha can eat till his hunger has vanished, but Yamraj is shocked when Ganeshaji asks for more food. How ill Yamraj deal with Ganesha’s hunger? Will Ganesha stop eating?

Yamraj is trying to please Lord Ganesha and for this he is doing everything he can but his efforts are proving to be insufficient. Meanwhile, Dhumorna is trying to stop Ganesha from leaving. Will Yamraj satisfy Ganesha? Why Baldev is furious?

By Lord Ganesha’s blessing Baldev managed to provide food to all the people who were present during the Pooja of Ganesha Chaturth but a new problem has emerged in front of Baldev which he should solve immediately.

Lord Ganesha has given his final ultimatum to Yamraj and has said that if Yamraj didn’t stop Baldev then he will have to return to Yamlok. Meanwhile, Dhumorna is helping Yamraj but her every move is countered by Lord Ganesha himself. How will Yamraj stop Baldev? Will Yamraj return to YamLok?

Yamraj and Chitragupt went to meet a water tank supplier so that they could stop him from sending the tanker to Chandrapuri. They don’t want the fountain to work during Ganesh Utsav, as they think that it could Angry lord Ganesh during the celebrations of an auspicious festival. Can Yamraj stop the supplier? Will lord Ganesh get angry with the residents of Chandrapuri?

With Bablu’s help Yamraj has spread the message to save water and Baldev also stopped the fountain show as he learned a new lesson. Lord Ganesha, on the other hand, has done something which amused his devotees. What did Lord Ganesha do?

Khairtabad Ganesh,One of the tallest Ganesh Idols in India

Street festivities in Hyderabad during the festival of Ganesha Chaturthi.

Vinayagar Chathurthi festival in Tamil Nadu. In Tamil tradition, Murugan is the youngest son and Pillayar the oldest son of Sivan, it different from the North Indian tradition, which represents Murugan as the oldest son.

Ganesh idol in Salem , Tamil Nadu

Ganesha Chaturthi celebrated in Vadodara

Trishaktimaya Moksha Ganapathi

Part # 1 (Episode # 1124): Hanuman is listening to the epic tale of Lord Ganesha’s intellect and how he won the most prestigious competition ever took place between the Devtas. Hanuman, later, did something which proves Hanuman to be a person of great intellect and ethos. Why Ganesha won?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1125): Baldev wants to distribute 21,000 Modaks on the eve of Ganesha Maha Aarti and for this he has placed the order. Lord Ganesha desired to eat few of the ordered Modaks as this sweet is known to be his favourite food, but Baldev said no and warned Ganesha along with Yam. Can Yamraj get Modaks for Lord Ganesha?

Part # 3 (Episode # 1126): With the help of Lord Ganesha’s Mount, Mushak, Yamraj has managed to procure 21,000 modaks for Ganesha. Meanwhile, Baldev is guarding his Modaks but is unaware of the reality. Now all the Modaks are eaten by Ganesha and none are left for devotees.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1127): After much effort there are still thousands of Modaks less in the counting of 21,000 promised sweets. Yamraj has accepted his defeat and is ready to go back to swarg but Lorg Ganesha asks him to stay on Earth. Will Baldev be humiliated? Can Lord Ganesha help him?

Part # 5 (Episode # 1128): Its Ganapati festival and celebrations is in the air. However, the residents of Gokuldham have gathered together to celebrate the last day of this year’s Ganapati Festival. In today’s episode, immersion of Ganpati Idol would take place. The residents of Gokuldham will be participating in an Aarti and play Dhol and Nagada to bid their farewell to Lord Ganesha!

Part # 6 (Episode # 1129): In this Maha episode of Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, Kesari has ordered to dig a big well in Sumeru so that problem of water shortage can be dealt with. Hanuman also want to do something for his State and requests Kesari to take him to the place where the well digging work is going on. Hanuman on seeing that some problem has halted the digging process uses his super power to dig the well. Why Atibal seeks Hanuman help? Can Panchfan defeat Hanuman?

Hanuman beats Panchfan and this forces the evil snake to leave the battleground. Kesari finds Hanuman and inquiries about his wellbeing. While searching Kesari has found Panchfan and a fierce battle is going to take place.

Panchfan has poisoned entire Sumeru and even Kesari is following his commands now. Hanuman, on the other hand is trying to stop the infected Sumeru citizens from creating anymore damage.

Everyone including Kesari and his soldiers were affected by the deadly Poison of Panch Fhan.

We will get to know about the poisonous and deceptive Panch Fhan, who has started causing destruction in the Sumeru Rajya. He has made everyone his slave with his deceptive powers, even Hanumaan’s father Kesari and his soldiers have become Panch Fhan's slave. In the meantime, Devil Atibal has made a plan to put Hanumaan in Panch Fhan’s trap but will Hanumaan come to know about their dubious plans? What will happen when Almighty Hanumaan will meet the deadly Panch Fhan?

Part # 7 (Episode # 1130): Survi is still struggling to get free. Karthik collides with someone and drops the gift. He bends to retrieve it. Survi prays to Ganesha's idol. Karthik finds it strange that a Muslim woman is praying to a Hindu God.

The episode starts with Survi struggling to get free from SCCC people’s grasp. Kartik accidentally bumps into someone & the gift drops. As he bends down to pick the gift from the ground, Survi prays to Ganpati idol. It surprises Kartik as a Muslim woman is bowing to a Hindu god.

While she’s taken off by the other men, he recognizes her as Survi. He chases them making his way through the crowd. Finally reaching for her, he lifts the burkha and finds it’s Survi. He finds that the other faces are Sujata and her team. He gets stunned and criminates them for doing such act. He then calls the police and get them caught. Sujata looks at him angrily.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1131): Hanuman is on his way to bring the flower which can cure the damaged caused by PanchFan’s poison, but he is facing certain difficulties because of which his rescue plan is getting delayed. Can Hanuman save his country, and his Father? Why demons are attacking him?

Vamana as Trivikrama, depicted taking the last of three steps, which is on Bali's head, and with which He sends him to Patala.

Onappottan, a symbolic representation of King Bali. Onappottan visits houses during the onam and gives blessings. Of late onappottan has become a rare sight, confined to villages.

Vamana avatar with King bali

Panduranga - a four-armed Vithoba, a 19th-century painting from Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Here, Vithoba is depicted as an arms-akimbo Vishnu. In Maharashtra and Goa, Vithoba's image replaces Buddha as the ninth avatar of Vishnu in some temple sculptures and Hindu astrological almanacs. The Varkari Panth (Pilgrim Path) or Varkari Sampradaya (Pilgrim Tradition) is one of the most important Vaishnava sects in India. It is a monotheistic, bhakti sect, focused on the worship of Vithoba and based on traditional Bhagavata dharma. It is believed to have originated in Karnataka and migrated to Maharashtra. This last theory is based on a reference to Vithoba as "Kannada" (belonging to Karnataka) in the work of the first of the poet-saints, Dnyaneshwar. However, this word can also be interpreted as "difficult to understand". Varkaris and scholars who believe Pundalik to have been a historical figure also consider him to be founder of the cult of Vithoba. However, according to Zelliot, the sect was founded by Dnyaneshwar (also spelled Jnaneshwar), who was a Brahmin poet and philosopher and flourished during the period 1275–1296

In certain Oriya literary creations from Orissa, Jagannath (deity with the black face) has been treated as the Ninth avatar, by substituting Buddha.

Vithoba (left) with his consort Rakhumai at the Sion Vitthal temple, Mumbai, decorated with jewellery during the Hindu festival of Diwali. Vithoba, also known as Vitthal, Vi(t)thala and Pandurang. Vithoba (Marathi: ठोबा, Viṭhobā) is known by many names, including: Vitthala, Panduranga, Pandharinath, Hari and Narayan. There are several theories about the origins and meanings of these names. Varkari tradition suggests that the name Vitthala (also spelled as Vitthal, Viththal, Vittala and Vithal; Marathi: विठ्ठल, Viṭṭhala; Kannada: ವಿಠ್ಠಲ and Telugu: విఠ్ఠ; Viṭhala) is composed of two Sanskrit-Marathi words: viṭ, which means 'brick'; and thal, which may have originated from the Sanskrit sthala, meaning 'standing'. Thus, Vitthala would mean 'one standing on a brick'

Kumiko Watanabe

Part # 1 (Episode # 1132, 9th October 2015) - Silence Day: To defeat Hanuman, Mahavinashini has unleashed the powerful Jinn, Fitoori, so that he can trick Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali and capture him. Meanwhile, Manav, Meher and Ballu are trying to get a special antique item to win the Antique item competition. Can Fitoori capture Maruti?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1133): Before Navaratri, Fitoori is trying to abduct Meher and Manav but fails because Hanuman is there to prevent them. Can Fitoori abduct Meher and Manav?

Part # 3 (Episode # 1134, 13th October 2015): On the last day before Navratri, Fitoori has kidnapped Meher and Manav and is on his way to Ginistan. Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali is following Fitoori so that he can save Meher and Manav from Fitoori’s evil clutches. Can Maruti save Meher and Manav? What will happen once Hanuman eneters the realm of Ginistan?

Part # 4 (Episode # 1135): It's the first Day of Navratri - Pratipada. Form of Goddess worshipped is Shailaputri Maa, her color is red.

Mahavinashini visits Devalok and threatens Indra and Parashurama as their powers are no match for her. Meanwhile, Hanuman is in Ginistan trying to figure out the way to defeat Fitoori. Can Hanuman stop Fitoori? Will Mahavinashini win this time?

Part # 5 (Episode # 1136): The second day of Navratri festival. This day is called Dwitiya. The worshipped on this day Goddess is Bharmacharini. Her color is royal blue.

As the second day of Navratri came, gods Parashurama and Indra have transformed themselves into Meher and Manav so that Meher and Manav’s parents didn’t know about their disappearance. Meanwhile, Maruti (Hanuman) is trying to figure out a way with which he can save Meher and Manav and while doing so he made a new friend. Who is this new friend of Hanuman? Why Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali is eating Chinese food' like a hungry man?

Part # 6 (Episode # 1137): The third day of Navratri. The name of this day is Tritiya. On this day the Goddess Chandraghanta is honored. Her color is yellow.

Montu and Rohit are in Manav and Meher’s house and trying to find something. Meanwhile, Manav and Meher have escaped from Fitoori’s magic lantern and trying to find a way out of Ginistan. Can Manav and Meher outrun Fitoori? What is Mahavinashini’s plan for Deva Lok?

Part # 7 (Episode # 1138): The fourth day of Navratri titled Chaturthi. Form of Goddess - Kushmanda. Color of the day - green.

Hanuman tries to rescue Meher and Manav but Fitoori gets the best of him. Hanuman along with Meher and Manav is held captive in magic lantern. Meanwhile, Mahavinashini is ready to launch an attack (Hare Kkaanch Ki Choodiyaan) on Devalok.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1139): The fifth day of Navratri called Panchami is devoted to Goddess Skandamata. The color of the day is gray.

Hanuman is trying to open the lid of the lantern so that he can free himself and save his friends. Meanwhile, Meher and Manav are drowning as their lantern fell in the water. Why Fitoori looks so scared?

Part # 9 (Episode # 1140): The sixth day of Navratri named Shashthi. Worshipped Goddess is Katyayani. Color is orange.

Ruler of Ginistan has punished Fitoori for his deeds but apologizes to Hanuman as he cannot send him back to earth. Hanuman asks the Jinn king to guide him as he wants to go home with his friends. On this Ruler of Ginistan told him a way. What is the way that can take Hanuman along with Manav and Meher to Earth? Why three men are trapped in a glass box?

Part # 10 (Episode # 1141): It's Navratri, Day 7 (Saptami). Form of Goddess -Kaalratri. Color - white. In addition, the Durga Puja holiday starts.

Hanuman defeats the first Jinn and completes the quest and with this he has also crossed the first hurdle. Now, Bajrangbali only need Buland Chirag to get himself and his friends out of Ginistan. Can Maruti get the Buland Chirag? Who is this new Jinn?

Laddu offered to Lord Venkateswara at Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala.

Goddess Durga deity in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Goddess Durga during Dussserah Festival in BBSR.

Devi Shakthi at Parashakthi Temple, Pontiac, USA adorned as Goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi during Navarathri

Presiding Deity ParaShakti at the Temple. Parashakthi Temple.

Durga idol at Bagbazar Sarbojanin Puja, North Kolkata, 2010

Bagbazar; Durga Puja at Bagbazar which was started in 1918

Junko Hagimori

Part # 1 (Episode # 1142, 23rd October 2015):Navratri Day 8 (Ashtami. Form of Goddess - Maha Gauri. Color - pink.

Hanuman has defeated the Buland Jinn and now gets back to Sumeru, but before starting his life with Kesari & Mata Anjana, he destroyed the dangerous fire ball made by Mahavinashini to destroy Devalok. After Buland Jinn's demolish, Mahavinashini went into oblivion, but before her ultimate demise, she warned Hanuman that though she was thwarted by him, nevertheless during next summer - exactly on Vat Purnima - a new kali shakti will arise, which will be 1000 times stronger than she was. Will Mahavinashini's last prophecy ever come true?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1143): Ravan has asked Rahu, Ketu and Shukracharya to change their places in Universe so that a chaotic atmosphere can be formed.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1144): It's Vijayadashami Day. Shakti, has three aspects - Ichha Shakti, Gyan Shakti, Kriya Shakti, which represent the creative aspect or the Power that enables Sarva Bhuta(all the living beings) to act, perform, move in their respective lives. Here Shakti is neither male nor female. It is the formless Power of the Supreme Consciousness.

This verse is from Devi Stuti of Durga Saptashati, used to awaken, invoke, pray to the Supreme Power, who appears in her feminine, powerful aspect, which was needed, since all other efforts to defeat the enemy had failed. Hence Shakti was prayed to take a form, who then appeared as Goddess, whom we call by various names, Durga, Amba, Mahalakshmi, Mahakali etc.

Shakti also means ability to act, materialize ideas, actualize as required by time. Only the Supreme Goddess, mother Shakti herself, could help. This verse is to praise one of the most important aspect of her.

Dussehra is one of the most important Hindu festival celebrated in various forms across India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Dasha-Hara which means remover of bad fate. It refers to Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King Ravan.

The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. The name Dussehra is also derived from the Sanskrit word Ahaha which means day. (Example: Aharnisha is derived from Ahaha+nisha)

Dussehra is a day to remind mankind that good will always win over evil.

The roots of Dussehra can be traced back to various mythological tales and legends.

The world was being tormented by an invincible buffalo demon, Mahishasura. The helpless and infuriated gods merged their powers to create Durga. The goddess waged a furious battle against him, which lasted for nine days. This is celebrated as Navaratri and the 10th day is celebrated as Durga Puja.

India is known for its diversity and as such different regions have different ways of celebrating Vijayadashmi.

North India: On the 10th day of Navratri, i.e., Dussehra, Ram-Leela (plays depicting the legends of Lord Rama as he rescued his beloved wife Sita from Demon King, Ravana) is enacted which is followed by putting huge effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakaran and son Meghanad on fire. They commemorate the day when Lord Rama killed Ravana, King of Lanka along with his entire Demon Army. The effigies are loaded with crackers and the sound and light in the night skies brings joy to all the people. Temples usually perform Durga Homa to purify the atmosphere.

Himachal Pradesh: A unique Kullu Dussehra is celebrated in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh which continues for seven whole days. They worship Lord Raghunath who is considered as the Ruling Deity of the Valley.

South India: In South India, this day is celebrated by thanking the almighty for all the success and prosperity bestowed to the people. Goddess Durga is worshiped as Goddess Chamundeshwari while special dolls are prepared called Golus.

Andhra Pradesh: Children pay respect to their elders by offering them leaves of Shami tree which is considered auspicious.

Shami Tree: Another legend has it that on this day the Pandavas went to the Shami tree to retrieve their weapons which were hidden during their 12-year-long exile. It is believed to have happened on this day, Dashmi. It came to be known as Vijayadashmi symbolizing the triumph of the Pandavas in completing their exile.

Karnataka: People worship the tools they use in their daily life; computers, books, stationary because these tools help the people to earn their livelihood.

Eastern India: In Bengal, Dussehra is the last day of their biggest festival, Durga Puja and the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water (Durga Bisarjan).

Orissa: The women offer prasad to Goddess Shakti before her departure. The idols are taken for visarjan in large processions called Bisarjan Jatra. The idols are immersed in water and the people return with tears and sadness and hope that the Goddess will return next year and bring joy to their lives.

Chandra on his chariot of antelope.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1145): Ravan asks Chandradev to deviate from its path as he wants to bring wrath upon the mortal humans. Meanwhile, Hanuman wants Anjana to sing him a lullaby as he is experiencing trouble in sleeping. Will Chandradev obey Ravan’s command?

Part # 5 (Episode # 1146): The fierce battle between Chandradev and Ravan has created chaos and meteors have descended towards Earth. Hanuman tries to save Sumeru by destroying the flying fiery objects. Meanwhile, Ravan has now defeated Budhdev.

Sharad Purnima.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1147; 27 October 2015): Planets are fighting with Ravan to safeguard their freedom but this battle is destroying the calm and serenity of planet earth. Watching all this Indradev arrives at Kailash to seek help from Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, Hanuman has also left his meditation as he heard Anjana calling him to save the world. Can Hanuman stop Ravan? Why Ravan threatens devguru Brihaspati?

Part # 7 (Episode # 1148): Hanuman returns to Sumeru and tries to find Anjana, as it was Anjana’s voice which called hanuman for help. Meanwhile, Ravan has captured the rest of the planets and compelled them to change their regular course so that Earth can be destroyed. Can Hanuman stop Ravan in time?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1149): Ravan has captured the Nav Grahas and is enjoying his triumph. Meanwhile, Hanuman is on his way to save the Grahas so that this born disaster can be controlled. Can Hanuman free the planets from Ravan’s evil clutches?

Saumya - Hindu God and personification of the planet Mercury

Part # 9 (Episode # 1150): Hanuman is trying to free Chandradev from the evil clutches of Ravan but demons like Meghlochan, Rahu and Ketu are creating hurdles for Anjani Putra so that he can stay away from the Nav Grahas. Will Hanuman be able to free Chandradev? Is Ravan going to taste the sour flavour of defeat?

Shukla, God of planet Venus and teacher of demons, Persian King . Kavi Ushanas is also mentioned in the Persian legend Shahnameh by Ferdowsi. He is known as Kay Kavus of Kayanian dynasty. His Persian connect was also explored by Dumezil in his famous book Plight of the Sorcerer. Kavi Ushanas hence is not just important in current and ancient Hindu mythology but also has an importance in Indo-Iranian history and myth.

Kay Kāvus on his flying throne. Illustration from a Persian manuscript.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1151): In this episode of Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, we will get to know about a lesson taught to Rahu and Ketu by Hanumaan. He has defeated them and returned all the powers of Chandradev which Rahu and Ketu had withheld with them. However, on the other hand Suryadev is in the bondage of Ravan. Can Hanumaan free him? Will Hanumaan defeat the devils?

Budha with his consort Ila.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1152): Hanuman is fighting for Suryadev’s freedom and seems to be dominating Kumbh Karan in the fight. Tivrasur tries to help Kumbh Karan but Hanuman end his life by throwing him on the surface of Surya. Can Hanuman defeat Kumbh Karan?

Part # 12 (Episode # 1153): Hanuman, after saving Suryadev, is on his way to save Budhdev but gets in the trap made by Mayaksh and starts to dream about his mother Anjana. Budhdev is worried about this state of Hanuman. What will happen next? Can Hanuman break this hypnosis?

Sevvai/Emperor Seiwa

Part # 13 (Episode # 1154): Hanuman has freed Budhdev and now moves forward towards Mangaldev. Hanuman has now reached to Mangal but is perplexed as there are five figure standing in front of him and one of them is the real Mangaldev. How Hanuman is going to know about the real Mangaldev?

Viyāzhan is the Lord of planet Jupiter. He presides over Guru-vaaram, Brihaspativaara or Thursday.

Shani

23 feet tall statue of Shani in Bannanje, Udupi

Part # 14 (Episode # 1155): Hanuman frees Mangaldev and now departed towards Shanidev to give him back his freedom, but Pashanasur has reached their and orders Shanidev to stop Hanuman from reaching him. Will Shanidev oblige to the demands of Pashanasur? How Hanuman will free Shanidev?

Part # 15 (Episode # 1156): Hanuman reaches to Shani Grah so that he can free Shanidev but Pashanasur tries to lure him into his trap after which he intends to kill Hanuman. Shanidev, after analysing the situation gives Hanuman a very important advice.

Rahu

Part # 16 (Episode # 1157): Hanuman asks for Ravan’s blessings as he doesn’t know about Ravan’s identity. Ravan hurts him and says bad thing about Lord Vishnu. This has made Hanuman angry and now Ravan has gotten himself into serious situation.

Ketu

Part # 17 (Episode # 1158): Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrate on the 15th day of Kartika according to the Hindu calendar. The name Diwali is derived from the words, Deepa which means light and Avali which means in a row. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is celebrated by Hindus, Shiks, Jains all over the world with great pomp and joy. It signifies the victory of light over the dark.

While there are many stories behind the origin of Diwali, one of the most popular story is The Ramayana. The homecoming of Lord Ram, Lady Sita and Lord Lakshmana from their 14-year-long exile is celebrated as Diwali. The whole kingdom of Ayodhya was lit up with earthen lamps, known as Diyas to welcome the return of their king.

Till date, diyas are lit as a part of the celebrations in memory of that day. Crackers are burst and fireworks are lit to show the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is also celebrated as a festival of peace in the borders of India especially Indo-Paki border.

Diwali is celebrated over five days, with each day carrying its own significance. The five days of lights and festivities are as follows:

Dhanteras, is essentially the Festival of Wealth. Being the first day of Diwali, the event pays respects to the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi in hope of prosperity and well being. The word, Dhan, literally means wealth whereas Teras means thirteen as the festival is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight.

During Dhanteras, the diya is lit and Lakshmi is welcomed into the house. Furthermore, Rangoli designs are drawn on pathways including the goddess' footprints to mark the arrival of the Goddess of Wealth. Aarti's or devotional hymns are sung eulogizing Goddess Lakshmi and sweets and fruits are offered to her. Lord Kuber, furthermore, is also worshiped on this day along with Lakshmi as it is believed he also was the treasurer of wealth.

The next day of Diwali, namely Chotti Diwali, is a smaller celebration of the next day. Chhoti Diwali, in Hindu homes involves celebrations involve a ritual pooja to Goddess Lakshmi and also to Rama in the evening. Songs in honor of the god are sung and aarti is performed. The morning after, womendecorate the home with rangoli and light a few diyas and firecrackers.

The third day of Diwali is the grandest of them all. The lights, crackers, food and family come together to create an unforgettable day. The pooja for Goddess Lakshmi is performed primarily on this day, whilst also celebrating the triumph of good over evil and lightness over darkness.

Govardhan Pooja relates to the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan. On this day, endless amount of sweets are made from food prepared by the devotees. In return they are offered to the Deities and subsequently to everyone. Cows are also honoured throughout the festivities.

After the high voltage celebrations of Diwali and the other days within the festival, sisters and brothers embrace their love through Bhai Dooj. By putting an auspicious tilak or a vermilion mark on the forehead of their brothers and performing aarti, sisters throughout India provide their brothers with protection from evil forceswithin the world. In return sisters are lavished with gifts and blessings from their brothers.

Phra Rahu in Thailand.

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Part # 1 (Episode # 1159): Hanuman fights Ravan but his powers could not do the desired damage as Ravan’s divya kavach is protecting him. Meanwhile, Majrika is in trouble as Atibal,to reveal her true identity, gave her a poison due to which she cannot transform into Anajana for next couple of hours.

Part # 2 (Episode # 1160): In this episode of Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, we will get to know about Ravan’s arrogance towards the supreme powers of almighty. However, Hanumaan wants to teach him a lesson by defeating him in a war which is on between the two. In the meantime, all the God’s in heaven are worried that if Ravan is killed in the war, then the whole idea of God’s incarnation in human body would go into vains!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1161): The furious war between Hanumaan and Ravan was stopped by lord Shiva. Hanumaan was in his Rudra Roop or the fierce nature and it was quite obvious that Ravan would have lost his life in this war. It was then Lord Shiva tried to calm down Hanumaan’s anger. However, after Ravan left the battle ground Hanumaan heard Lord Shiva uttering the name of Lord Shri Ram. It was so soothing and mesmerizing that Hanumaan got lost in his Bhakti!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1162); The furious war between Hanumaan and Ravan was stopped by lord Shiva. Hanumaan was in his Rudra Roop or the fierce nature and it was quite obvious that Ravan would have lost his life in this war. It was then Lord Shiva tried to calm down Hanumaan’s anger. However, after Ravan left the battle ground Hanumaan heard Lord Shiva uttering the name of Lord Shri Ram. It was so soothing and mesmerizing that Hanumaan got lost in his Bhakti!

Part # 5 (Episode # 1163): Hanuman tries to break through the doors of heaven because it is the only way for him to meet Anjana. To get past the door, Hanuman needs to answer three difficult questions, every answer will take him one step closer to his mother.

Part # 6(Episode # 1164): Hanuman has answered all the questions necessary to enter in the realm of heaven and now searches for his mother. Urvashi tries to create hurdle in Hanuman’s path but her efforts go in vain and finally Hanuman meets his mother Anjana.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1165): Hanuman is adamant about his decision of taking Anjana back to earth and waits for the arrival of Indradev. Shachi is trying to provide comfort to Hanuman and prepares food for him. Meanwhile, Ravan wakes up after seeing his end in one of his dreams.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1166): Hanuman is searching for Indradev but couldn’t find him, after much search he found Airavat, Indradev’s mount, who took him straight to Indradev’s palace. Meanwhile, Urvashi, with the help of her charm, has hacked Indradev and to keep him busy organized a dance show for him in Nandan Van.

Part # 9 (Episode # 1167): Hanuman sits on the throne of Swarg which has made Indradev furious and now he wants to punish Hanuman for his mistake. On being convicted Hanuman, to save Jayant, said that he is responsible for his deeds and will accept any punishment given to him.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1168): Indradev tells hanuman that he will have to present himself in Nyaya Sabha and there only he will be punished or given pardon. Urvashi is delighted with the statement of Devraj Indra and enjoys the moment.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1169): After all Hanuman has done still Anjana cannot be taken away from swarg as she can only leave swarg when her curse gets revoked. And the Saint who cursed Anjana in first place can only undo the effect of his curse. Hanuman needs to find him and convince him.

Chitose Ame (Shichi-Go-San)

Part # 1 (Episode # 1170): Yakshraj tries to take Uravashi with him but fails as hanuman comes to save Urvashi. When Hanuman makes Yakshraj sweat, Yakshraj tricks Hanuman and disappears with Urvashi.

Part # 2 (Episode # 1171): Ravan is introduced with few Rakshasa’s by his father-in-law. The powerful Rakshasa’s will only be killed by God who in incarnated in human being. The motive of introducing these Rakshasa is to find Narayan who is born on the earth in Nar Avatar!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1172): Hanumaan is determined to free Urvashi and Rishi Muni from the captivity of Yaksharaj. He has very playfully challenged Yaksharaj to try all his powers on him. However, on hearing this Yaksharaj got furious and created a Yakshavyuh to trap Hanumaan into it. Yakshavyuh is a several layers of trap in which various different kinds of weapons are ready to attack the person who is held captive inside it!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1173): Hanumaan wants to free Urvashi and Rishi Muni from the captivity of Mayavi Yaksharaj but he too got trapped in the Yakshavyuh created by the Yaksharaj. Moreover, the divine powers of Hanumaan is not with him to compete with the powers of Yaksharaj. However, Hanumaan is now completely trapped in the Yakshavyuh.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1174): Hanumaan is badly trapped in the Yakshavyuh created by the Mayavi Yaksharaj. He is trying hard to break free the trap of deadly weapons. At first, Hanumaan patiently understood the configurations of the Yakshavyuh but on seeing Hanumaan breaking the trap; the greedy Yaksharaj once again changed the configuration of the Vyuh created by him!

Part # 6 (Episode # 1175): Hanumaan is encountering greedy Yaksharaj in the Yakshalok. Urvashi and Rishi Muni are in the captivity of Mayavi Yaksharaj, he wants to free them from his captivity. However, later in the episode, we will get to know that Hanumaan has defeated Yaksharaj but Rishi Muni has warned Hanumaan to not to kill him!

Part # 7 (Episode # 1176): In this episode of Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, we will get to know about great Hanumaan’s kind nature. He has gifted all the Punya’s which he has accumulated to the Mayavi Yaksharaj to free Urvashi and Rishi Muni from his Captivity. However, on the other Kesari has come to know about Majrika’s truth and has ordered to put her in the prison. Kesari has said that law council of his royal will now decide her fate!

Part # 8 (Episode # 1177): Hanumaan has reached to the entrance gate of Swarglok, where Mata Anjana and Devraj Indra along with others are waiting to welcome Hanumaan. It is a very happy moment for him, as his wish to take back his mother Anjana back to Prithvilok is going to be fulfilled. However, on the other hand Kesari is tensed about his wife and Hanumaan and for this he wants to go to Swarglok. Moreover, reaching Swarglok is not an easy task;so Rishi Muni has suggested him to perform a Lokantaran Yag successfully.

Part # 9 (Episode # 1178): Anjana’s curse has been revoked by the saints and Hanuman too has completed his quest and now wants to leave for earth but Saptrishi stops him. Meanwhile, Kesari is on the verge of committing suicide.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1179): Hanuman has been given the option to become the King of Heaven and accept prestigious Indrasan. Bramhadev is worried about this decision of Saptrishi and seeks counsel of Mahadev.

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Part # 1 (Episode # 1180): Hanuman wants Indradev to give Devi Sachi her place at the throne of Indralok and urges him to be good to her. Watching Hanuman do things with great intellect, Saptrishi asks him to get his powers back. Will Hanuman take his powers back? Who is this Vidyutasur?

Part # 2 (Episode # 1181): After defeating Vidyutsur, Hanuman now possess the power to carry Vajr. Indradev makes a copy of his super weapon and gives it to Hanuman. Meanwhile, Ravan is trying to make arrangements so that Hanuman cannot reach to Kesari in time.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1182): Kalnemi has created a mist of dark clouds because of which Hanuman cannot see anything and Kesari, who is ready to give away his life, has also submerged himself in water.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1183): Hanuman tries to give Kesari a new life and uses his power to revive Kesari. Whole Sumeru along with Indradev and Anjana is watching the divine child playing his part in the human life given to him.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1184): Hanuman needs a teacher by the dusk otherwise he will remain uneducated for the eternity. Kesari and Anjana are trying to find out the ideal teacher for Hanuman but no one can teach such a magnificent boy.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1185): Description As per the instructions of Narad Muni, hanuman leaves to find Maharshri Shringi so that he can get an apt teacher to guide him on the path of life. Meanwhile, Ravan has ordered his demons to kill every living human child.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1186): Rishi Shringi rejects Hanuman’s plea of being his teacher and says that Hanuman is a divine child and not even the most knowledgeable scholar can provide him the education he seeks. Shringi calls the Saptrishis to rectify Hanuman’s problem.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1187): Hanuman has started his journey to acquire knowledge from Suryadev as no one else can teach him. Suryadev is watching Hanuman coming his way but has planned something else to assess Hanuman’s intellect and his worthiness. What has Suryadev planned? Can Hanuman convince Suryadev to teach him?

Part # 9 (Episode # 1188): Suryadev asks Hanuman to stand in line like others and should wait for his turn. Hanuman does as he is said but once again comes in front as sunset is going to take place and after the sunset Hanuman will not get any teacher. Can Hanuman convince Suryadev? Why Suryadev is angry?

Part # 10 (Episode # 1189): Suryadev is conducting a test to impart an overall lessons to the divine children’s in the space and for it everyone needs to complete a task. However, Hanumaan is seen pleading before Suryadev to provide him an opportunity to complete the assigned task!

Part # 11 (Episode # 1190): In this episode of Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, we will get to know about Hanumaan’s wish to become a student of Suryadev. In order qualify to become his student, Hanumaan has given a tough examination. However, after knowing Hanumaan’s answers, Suryadev has accepted him as his student! But do you want to know what Suryadev’s instruction to Hanumaan was?

Part # 12 (Episode # 1191): Suryadev has become the teacher of Hanumaan and in this episode of Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, we will get to know about the first lesson by his teacher. However, on his very first day Hanumaan has got late for his class. When Hanumaan reached to the chariot of Suryadev; he was offered his first lesson but on certain terms and conditions!

Part # 13 (Episode # 1192): In this episode of JaiJaiJai Bajrangbali, we will get to know about the task which Suryadev has given to Hanumaan. On the very first day of his lesson he had to count all the meteorites in the space carrying water in a vessel in his hand. However; seeing the difficulty in the task, Narad Muni offered Hanumaan to help him in completing the task but will Hanumaan take his help? Will this make Suryadev angry?

Part # 14 (Episode # 1193): In this episode of Jai Jai Jai Bajranbali, we will get to know about the task which Hanumaan is supposed to complete in order to get his first lesson from his Guru Suryadev. However, he has failed to complete the assigned task in the first attempt and got one more chance to complete the same!

Part # 15 (Episode # 1194): Hanuman has to complete the task given by Suryadev in order to get his first lessons from his Guru. He is very meticulously trying to complete the task within the given timeframe by Suryadev. However, on the other hand Varundev’s son Gau is feeling heartbroken after getting rejected by Suryadev. His mother complained to Varun Dev that Suryadev is doing favouritism and hence he has rejected her son. Moreover, Varun Dev got little sceptical after hearing this from his wife and Narad Muni and went straight away to discuss this issue with all Dev's!

Part # 16 (Episode # 1195): Hanumaan is trying his best to complete the task assigned by his Guru Suryadev within the given timeframe. However, later in the episode, we will get to know that Hanumaan has very aptly counted all the meteorites present in the space and hence he has successfully completed his task. On the other hand, Varundev has called an urgent meeting with the Devta’s to decide on cancelling Hanumaan’s studentship. He wants his son Gau to get education from Suryadev, as he feels that Suryadev has favoured Hanumaan over his son!

Volguus Zildrohar

Part # 1 (Episode # 1196): An urgent meeting of all Devta’s was called on the request of Varundev to decide on Hanumaan’s education. Varundev has alleged that Suryadev has favoured Hanumaan over Gau and hence he has purposely not selected his son. However, on the other hand, Rahu has played a trick by confusing Varundev’s mind and as a result he has become very furious in front of all the Devta’s.

Part # 2 (Episode # 1197): In the meeting of all the Devta’s it was decided that Hanumaan and Gav will have to compete against each other to prove their mettle to get teachings from Suryadev. The competition was to enter inside the deadly Kaal Kumbh and both of them had to bring out the hoisted flag within the set deadline. However, Varun Dev kept a demand before everyone that Hanumaan will have to leave behind his divine powers before competing against his son!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1198): In today's episode Hanumaan is trying his best to perform all the tasks assigned by Gurudev. On the other hand Anjana is worried about his son Hanumaan and approached Rishiwar. Hanumaan is facing new challenge of invisible attackers.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1199): The competition between Gav and Hanumaan has begun and the winner will get teachings from Suryadev. The competition is very difficult; because they need to come out with the flag hoisted inside Kaal-Kumbh within a set deadline. If anyone among the two is unsuccessful then they could get trapped inside the Kaal-Kumbh. However, Hanumaan has very cleverly won the competition but Gav is stuck inside the Kaal Kumbh and is feeling very helpless!

Part # 5 (Episode # 1200): Hanumaan has successfully brought out the flag which was hoisted inside Kaal Kumbh. He has won the competition but the very next moment he heard Gav pleading for help! Hanumaan came out from his Kaal Kumbh and entered in the Kaal Kumbh where Gav was stuck and was struggling for his life. However, Hanumaan is trying his best to rescue Gav but the barriers present inside the Kaal Kumbh was posing a challenge to Hanumaan.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1201): Gav was trapped inside the Kaal Kumbh; it was Hanumaan who has very courageously saved his life. Hanumaan has very skilfully bombarded the Kaal Kumbh and ultimately got successful in escaping from it. However, it was not only Gav but other aspiring students of Suryadev who were previously trapped inside the Kaal Kumbh were released from the captivity!

Part # 7 (Episode # 1202): In this episode of Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, we will get to know about Mata Anjana who was on an Animesh fast to pray for the well-being of Hanumaan. Mata Anjana was on a very difficult fast where she needs to continuously stare at the sun without blinking her eyelids. However, now the fast is successfully completed but Mata Anjana’s eyesight is affected!

Part # 8 (Episode # 1203): Paatalika is creating hurdles in respect to stop Hanumaan's education. Varun Dev and Lankesh are building up a plan to keep Surya Ratha in Varun lok. What is going to happen with horses of Surya Rath? Will Hanumaan be able to save the Surya Rath?

Part # 9 (Episode # 1204): Ravan has send his deceptive army of Rakshaveer’s to attack on Suryalok. Hanumaan, Varun Dev and Sandhya Devi were trapped by those deceptive devils. They were trying to abduct Sandhya Devi but it was Hanumaan who challenged them and wanted to teach a lesson. However, the Rakshaveer’s had immense deceptive powers which was creating confusion for Hanumaan!

Tomoko Yoshikawa (吉川智子)

Part # 1 (Episode # 1205): The deadly and deceptive Rakshaveer’s were sent by Ravan to attack on Suryalok but Hanumaan has taught them a lesson. However, on the other hand Varundev has become furious after knowing that his son Gav has lost competition with Hanumaan. Moreover, he has withheld Suryadev’s Chariot and is denying returning it back to Suryadev!

Part # 2 (Episode # 1206): Hanumaan was informed by Devrishi that his guru Suryadev is stuck in a problem in Varunlok. Moreover, Suryadev’s chariot was also found in Varunlok which Varundev is denying returning back to Suryadev. Varundev has even challenged Suryadev for a war with him!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1207): Hanumaan has come to Varunlok and found that Varundev is fighting a war with Suryadev and has frozen him with his divine powers. However, on the other hand Pataalika has entered in Sumeru Rajya and abducted Mata Anjana and few children’s from the Palace!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1208): Hanumaan was informed by Devrishi that his mother is abducted by Patalika and she has taken Mata Anjana along with few Children’s of Sumeru Rajya to Patal-Lok. Moreover, Patalika is trying to perform a deadly Yagna; where she will be scarifying Mata Anjana and others lives to make devil goddess happy. She is doing this to gain powers by successfully completing the Yagna!

Part # 5 (Episode # 1209): In today's episode Paatalika continuously tries to attack Hanumaan and his mother. Whereas Hanumaan became the protection layer of her mother and defeat Paatalika. Meanwhile Hanumaan got to know about the blindness of mother Anjana and refused to take the final day coaching. At the same time Varun Dev told him about Suryakaant mani with which he can fix the blindness of his mother.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1210): Hanumaan was searching for Suryakant Mani to help his mother regain her lost eye sight but searching this Mani was not an easy task. The path is full of deceptive mountains and the Mani has intense sparkling light and every wrong search would multiply the numbers of deceptive Mani’s present in the area.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1211): Hanumaan has successfully brought the Suryakant Mani from the deceptive mountains, which has helped Mata Anjana in regaining back her eyesight. However, Varun dev reminded Hanumaan that he shouldn’t delay any more for his lesson with Suryadev. It was the final day for his lessons with Suryadev and on this big day Hanumaan will have to grasp all his lesson in a single day! Want to know what happened next in the episode?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1212): Hanumaan is getting his lessons from his Guru Suryadev; where his Guru will be sharing knowledge of divine weapons and explain about its attacking powers. Moreover, Hanumaan will also get Narayan Gyan to accomplish his motive of life but he has a challenge of completing his lesson within a very short span of time or else his education will be incomplete!

Part # 9 (Episode # 1213): Hanumaan is getting his lesson from his Guru Suryadev; he will be getting the divine knowledge of Tridev’s Ashtra. However; after successfully completing his lesson of Tridev’s Ashtra, his guru will provide him Mahadev’s Gyan. This Gyan is very important for him to accomplish the motive of his life but getting this Gyan in a very short span of time could pose a threat on Hanumaan’s life!

Makar Sankranti / Pongal

Part # 1 (Episode # 1214): Hanumaan has successfully completed his education; he has gained the divine knowledge from his Guru Suryadev and now the time has arrived for Hanumaan to return back to his home after completing his education. However, after reaching Sumeru Rajya everyone is noticing a change in Hanumaan’s behaviour

Part # 2 (Episode # 1215): In today's episode Anjana and Kesari are worried about Hanumaan's unusual behaviour. Hanumaan is not eating anything and just kept praising Ram. On the other hand Ravan got to know that Ram is the avatar of Narayan. Anjana and Kesari took Hanumaan to Rishiwar to know what happened to their son.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1216): Hanumaan has become a Bhakt (or devotee) of Lord Ram, he is intoxicated with the Bhakti Ras of his Prabhu. Hanumaan is unable to see anything other than his Prabhu, he just want to meet him as soon as possible. However, on the other hand Ravan has gathered his huge army to find out the Narayan’s Nar Avtar!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1217): Hanumaan is intoxicated with the Bhakti Ras of Lord Shri Ram, and now he just want to meet his Prabhu. On the other hand Mata Anjana and Kesari were thinking that Hanumaan has fallen ill and hence he is only repeating Ram’s name. However, a Vaidya Guru has come to the palace who is claiming to make Hanumaan healthy but prior to this he wants a promise from Mata Anjana.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1218): Hanuman is intoxicated with the Bhakti Ras of Lord Shri Ram and Mata Anjana is considering that he has become ill. Vaidyaraj has promised to make Hanuman healthy but on a condition that he would take Hanuman along with him.However, the condition kept before Mata Anjana is completely unacceptable to her.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1219): Hanuman is intoxicated in the Bhakti Ras of Lord Shri Ram; he has now become impatient and just wants to meet his Prabhu. He has started flying in the sky writing Lord Shri Ram’s name in the clouds. However, on the other hand Lord Shri Ram is also waiting for his Bhakt Hanuman to come and meet him.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1220): Lord Shiva is carrying Hanuman on his shoulders to make a Bhakt meet his Prabhu. However, all the gods from heaven have come down on the earth to witness this divine meeting. Moreover, Gods have changed their appearance and have dressed up as saints to witness the first meeting of Hanuman with Lord Shri Ram!

Part # 8 (Episode # 1221): Everyone in Aayodhya are worried for Shri Ram. He is upset and so many people has come to entertain by their bhajans and other things. But nobody succeed to make Shri Ram happy. Then Shiv Shankar in form of Vaidraj has come with Hanumaan and ensure Dashratha that he will rejoy Shri Ram. But he wants the reward in place of Ram’s happiness. They agreed and called Shri Ram in Sabha. On the other hand Hanumaan entered in Sabha with the constant Ram name on his lips. Ram was also waiting for Hanumaan only. Finally the moment has come when Hanumaan is in front of Shri Ram.

Part # 9 (Episode # 1222): This episode shows the great affection and respect in the heart of Hanuman for Lord Ram. This can be easily noticed by the tears rolling down from Hanuman eyes. His tears clearly resembles the happiness and satisfaction which he is feeling after meeting his Prabhu Shri Ram. This divine meeting will be benevolent for the whole world.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1223): , Lord Ram embraces Hanuman which provokes powerful divine light throughout the universe. This light is so powerful and magnetic that evil spirit can’t resist it. Even Ravan starts transforming from negative to positive after facing these magnificent lights. Ram is tremendously happy and makes Hanuman gratified by offering him sweets.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1224): Mata Kausalya and Maharaj Dashratha offers gratitude to Maharishi Vaidyaraj for making Ram cheerful. In return Vaidyaraj also showed his respect and gratitude to them for making Hanuman contented. However the tough time has come back, it’s time to depart Hanuman from his Prabhu Shri Ram. On the other hand Pichaasraj has arrived from Lanka to kidnap Ram.

Part # 12 (Episode # 1225): In this episode, Mata Kausalya apologises to Maharishi Vaidyaraj for her mistake of asking him to pay money in order to keep Hanuman with them. However, Hanuman is trying to make Ram happy through different ways.

Part # 13 (Episode # 1226): Hanuman wants to impress his Lord Shri Ram and for this he went to Him Desh where he has made an idol of snow, returned to Ayodhya and took his Prabhu along with him to give to Lord Shri Ram.

Part # 14 (Episode # 1227): In this episode, Mata Kausalya is worried about Ram and Hanuman as they are taking a long time to come back to Ayodhaya. Whereas, Ram has gone to Himalaya with Hanuman to see his outstanding gift specially prepared by the latter in order to please him.

Part # 15 (Episode # 1228): In this episode, Hanuman is showing his devotion towards Ram by offering him fresh fruits in the forest. Ravan looks at this, as an opportunity to abduct Ram and Hanuman. He has send some devils to create trouble for Ram and Hanuman.

Part # 16 (Episode # 1229): In this episode, three deceptive devils took Ram away from Hanuman. However, Hanuman gets an intuition that something is wrong. On the other side, the evil spirits has reached near divine Yagna for creating barriers.

Part # 17 (Episode # 1230): In this episode, Hanuman protects Ram from deadly devils in the forest. On the other side, Maharaja Dashratha himself starts search operation for his beloved son Ram and Hanuman. Everyone in Ayodhaya is extremely worried about Ram and Hanuman. However, in the end we come to know that positive always overcome negative!

Part # 18 (Episode # 1231): In this episode, Hanuman takes Ram, back to Ayodhya. However, Hanuman has broken Ayodhya presidency’s rule. And now, the court of justice will decide on Hanuman’s fate.

Part # 19 (Episode # 1232): In this episode, Manthara cunningly forces Hanuman to leave Ram’s room and unties the sacred thread from Ram’s wrist. Hence, demons get signal from Manthara to enter the Palace and accomplish their objective of Ram’s abduction.

Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keezhaperumpallam

Part # 1 (Episode # 1233): In this episode, once again Hanuman protects Ram from the deadly devils. He thrashed them and spread sacred yagna smoke in the Palace so that those spirits cannot enter in the palace again. However, the smoke coming out of Ram’s room caused panic among the people of the palace in Ayodhya.

Singapore. Statue of Krishna as Vishnu in his Vishwarupa (Universal form).

Part # 2 (Episode # 1234): Dasharatha declares that whosoever had untied the protective thread from Ram’s wrist will be given fatal punishment. However, Hanuman doesn’t reveal about Manthara’s entry in Ram’s room but he has his suspicion on her. On the other side, Ravan is angry and calls Manthara to plan something new about Ram’s abduction.

A mural of Ketu. Depicted as the body without head. from Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

Part # 3 (Episode # 1235): In this episode, Ram teaches lesson of non-discrimination to Kaikeyi and allow their servants to have food with them. On the other side, Raja Dasharatha plans to get the sacred ash spread in all over Ayodhaya to keep the evil spirits away. Hence, Hanuman took this responsibility to sprinkle the sacred Ash all over Ayodhya and to make in divine.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1236): Devraj Indra makes Dasharatha aware about the Sumeru’s agitation. This information leads Dasharatha in deep distress because both Ayodhya and Sumeru are in trouble and only Hanuman can solve this problematic situation but he asks Hanuman to help his mother Anjana and kingdom Sumeru. However, Hanuman is in dilemma and seeking lord Shiva guidance.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1237): The Deadly Devils of Ravan’s army were trying to distort the Yagna which is performed to make Ram the Yuvraj of Ayodhya. His army have started throwing huge trees and rocks from the sky on Ayodhya to create a barrier on the Yagna!

Part # 6 (Episode # 1238): The deadly devils wanted to create barriers in the Yagna which was performed to make Ram the Yuvraj of Ayodhya. The devils have started attacking on Ayodhya by throwing rocks from the top of the palace. Even the Pichaas Raj has entered inside Surjit’s body to accomplish his mission. However, Hanuman is fighting with the devils in the sky but can he teach Pichaas Raj a lesson?

Keezhperumpallam

Thirunageswaram - Rahu Stalam

Part # 1 (Episode # 1239): The deadly devils were trying to create barriers in the Yagna which was performed for Ram to make him the Yuvraj of Ayodhya. However, Hanuman has taken the responsibility to keep all the barriers away from Ayodhya and hence it was very important to kill the Pichas Raj or the King of devils!

Part # 2 (Episode # 1240): Pichas Raj has apologized before Hanuman for his mistake which he has done by following Ravan’s order. However, after getting defeated by Hanuman he went back to Ravan to make him understand that he is doing a mistake by going against the Devta’s and this could possibly be a reason for his end!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1241): Hanumaan is in Ayodhya to keep away the devils from creating barriers in the Yagna which is being performed for Lord Ram to make him the Yuvraj. Whereas, on the other hand Mata Anjana is seen praying before Lord Shiva to help her in meeting her child! However, the coronation of Lord Ram is going to be held and Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati have reached Ayodhya!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1242): Finally the time has come for Hanumaan to leave Ayodhya and return back to Sumeru. Hanumaan’s eyes were filled with tears, on getting separated from his Lord Shri Ram!

Detail of the temple exterior - Krishna Rao Statue at the Sri Mariamman Temple (Singapore)

KrishnaRao at the Sri Mariamman Temple, (Singapore)

Krishna Rao cropped in Singapore

Rukmini-Dwarakadisa deities, present at New Dwarka Hare Krishna temple, Los Angeles

Part # 5 (Episode # 1243): Hanuman discovers that Vaghya (Vaidya Raj ) and his wife are indeed Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Anjana is inconsolable remembering her son. Lord Shiva decides to reunite Anjana and Hanuman.

A Vaghya, the bard of Khandoba. A vaghya - a member of the servant clan of the Hindu God khandoba who devotes his life in service his lord. Male servant is called vaghya; the female counterpart is called muraLi in Marathi language. This deity is popular in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra provinces of India.

Meanwhile, Rahu conspires along with Ravan to snatch the Amrit away from the Devtas. He tries to manipulate God Shani but to no avail. So he tries to convince Lord Chandra to go late to the Dev Sabha.

The Samudra manthan sculpture depicting the churning of the ocean at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand.

Radha Parthasarathi, the premier deities of ISKCON Delhi - Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir

Part # 6 (Episode # 1244): Anjana enjoys the unending showers of petals. Hanuman also shows her the foot prints of Shree Ram. Meanwhile, all devtas discuss about impending danger in devsabha. When Shanidev arrives, no one looks directly at him. Every one requests Shani dev to not look directly at Chandra dev. While Shani devi tries to explain importance of Maha purnima to Chandra Dev, he discards his opinion. This infuriates Shani dev. He stares at Chandra which worries other devtas. On the other hand, Vaid Raj, his wife and the little Hanuman get ready to leave Sumeru.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1245): Anjana requests Vaidya Raj to take Hanuman along with them. She bids a tearful adieu to her son. But Goddess Parvati claims that the mother son duo should not be separated. Meanwhile, Chandra Dev scrutinizes the security arrangements of Amrit. Chandra Dev is sure that Shani Dev won’t be able to harm him. Meanwhile, both Anjana and Hanuman are thankful to Chandra dev that they were able to see each other when they were far off.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1246): All Devtas are extremely worried as Chandradev has challenged Shanidev and annoyed him. Shanidev is determined to show his power to Chandradev during Maha Purnima. Though Daksh has sent a message for Chandradev to seek an apology from Shanidev, which he is not ready for.How Chandradev will protect himself from Shani's wrath?

Sri Shani Temple Kuchanoor

The only temple in India, which is solely meant for Shaneeswara Bhagavan, is located at Kuchanur - 20 km. south of Theni near Madurai.

In 2013, a 20-foot-tall statue of Lord Shani was established at Yerdanur in the mandal of Sangareddy, Medak district, nearly 40 kilometers from Hyderabad city and around 8–10 km from Patancheru, easy to reach by road. Thakur Suryapratap Singh, who established the statue, said he wanted to combat the notion that Saturn was ill-omened, describing him instead as "the Lord of Justice".

Prakop

Khandoba With his wives in a shrine in Kameri, Maharashtra. Khandoba's third wife, Rambhai Shimpin, is a tailor woman who was a heavenly nymph or devangana and is sometimes identified with Banai. She is a prototype of the Muralis — the girls "married" to Khandoba.

Part # 1 (Episode # 1247): Devrishi is seen narrating a story about Shanidev’s anger and Mahadev’s attempt to save himself from his Prakop. An inspiring lesson was conveyed to Hanumaan by Devrishi about facing the challenges of life.

A painting depicts Khandoba riding a white horse with Mhalsa, accompanied with a dog and attendants including a Waghya dancing before him.

Part # 2 (Episode # 1248): Mata Anjana and others were waiting for the Moon to shine bright so that they could proceed with their Puja. However; Chandradev the Lord of Moon has made the moon shine brighter but his ego and anger has compelled him to take back its brightness from the earth!

Khandoba with his two chief wives: Mhalsa and Banai.

Khandoba and Mhalsa killing demons Mani-Malla — a popular oleograph, c.1880.

Khandoba (center) in his four armed form, the two metal images depict him with his wives. The sanctum of the newer Jejuri temple.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1249), 27 February 2016 - Hanumaan asks for the reason of Shani Dev’s eye-sight and then his mother tells the story of the curse of Chitradansha; Shani Dev’s wife. In the meantime, Chandra Dev is being followed by Shani Dev. How will Hanumaan come to the rescue?

Part # 4 (Episode # 1250): Ravan has sent his army of deadly devils to take the Amrit Kalash but it was Hanuman who has very cleverly stopped them. However, on the other hand Chandradev is seen trying to escape the Drishti of Shanidev but in the midway Devrishi met him and suggested a way in which he could calm down Shanidev!

Part # 5 (Episode # 1251): Devrishi has suggested Chandradev to seek help from Hanuman in order to protect himself from Shanidev’s Dhristi. However, Shanidev has become very furious and he has come all the way to Sumeru in search of Chandradev! He has even warned Hanuman to keep away from his decision!

Part # 6 (Episode # 1252): Chandradev in an attempt to protect himself from the Drishti of Shanidev has reached Sumeru. He has asked for a promise from Anjana to protect him from Shanidev. On the other hand, Shanidev has reluctantly dismissed her plea. However, this has made Chandradev feel unsafe and he has become furious and has insulted them!

Part # 7 (Episode # 1253): Ravan has convinced Chandradev to hand over the Amrit Kalash to him and in return he has promised to protect Chandradev from Shanidev’s Drishti. However, on the other hand Hanuman has come searching for Chandradev but he did not find him there.

Part # 8 (Episode # 1254): Chandradev is deceived by Ravan to hand over the Amrit Kalash to him and in return he has promised to protect him from the Drishti of Shanidev. Moreover, Ravan has planned to delude Hanuman by sending his associate in Chandradev’s Avtar. On the other hand, Anjana’s health is getting deteriorated and Vaidya Rishi has advised Kesari to bring Chandrajal to cure her illness!

Part # 9 (Episode # 1255): Hanumaan takes Chandradev to Shanidev. Shanidev is already angry with Chandradev for disrespecting him and insulting him. Shanidev tells Chandradev that he would punish him for offending him. Chandradev looks terrified. Meanwhile, Hanuman’s father is trying his best to save Chandradev before something unpredictable could occur.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1256): Shanidev has become very furious and wants to penalize Hanuman for his attempts to save Chandradev from his Drishti. However, Hanuman was bonded with a pledge which he has taken in the presence of his Guru Suryadev!

Part # 11 (Episode # 1257): In an attempt to save Chandradev from the Drishti of Shanidev, Hanuman was forced to fight a war with Shanidev. Moreover, Shanidev has become so furious that he has started destroying meteors and converting them into Kaalkup!

Part # 12 (Episode # 1258): In an attempt to save Chandradev from Shanidev’s Drishti, Hanuman was forced to fight a war with the latter. Shanidev, who has become so violent that out of anger he has opened up the Kaal-Chakra and if not stopped immediately then it will destroy the earth completely!

Part # 13 (Episode # 1259): Hanuman and Shanidev were stuck in the centrifugal force of the Kaal-Chakra and both of them were getting deep down inside the darkness of the Chakra. However, the war between Shanidev and Hanuman was turning destructive for the people on the earth. And as a consequence, it has posed a threat on the earth!

Part # 14 (Episode # 1260): In an attempt to save earth from entering into the Kaal-Chakra, Hanuman has rotated Kaal-Chakra in an opposite direction. This action is considered against the law of nature by Kaaldev. However, now the war between Shanidev and Hanuman has got intensified.

Part # 15 (Episode # 1261): Lord Hanuman consoles Shanidev and asks him not to get worried about his wounds as these are trivial issues for him. Moreover, Hanuman puts oil on the wounds of Shanidev which is a soothing sight for every divine power. On the other side, Hanuman's mother Anjana is sick.

Part # 16 (Episode # 1262): Hanuman visits Chandra Lok and urges him to show the Maha Purnima’s Chandra to the world so that Hanuman’s mother can drink water. However, Chandra Dev declines to accept the seat of his empire because he feels guilty after having given the ‘Amrit Kalash’ to Ravan.

Khandoba with Mhalsa and Banai, at Mailar Mallanna Temple, Khanapur near Bidar, Karnataka

Painting on the outer wall of Banai's temple, Jejuri. Khandoba and Mhalsa are depicted killing the demons. Rarely, Banai replaces Mhalsa in the description of the incident.

Part # 17 (Episode # 1263): Ravan is very eager to have the Amrit (sacred water) but it was Ravan’s Guru who informed him that the vessel which he is holding impatiently in his hand is not the sacred water but rather a vessel containing plain water of Chandralok. However, this has left Ravan in shock; as his dream is shattered!

Part # 18 (Episode # 1264): After overcoming all the barriers, Hanuman has returned back to Sumeru. On the other hand, Mata Anjana was on fast for past few days and had vowed to break her fast only after seeing the full moon. Moreover, now all the hurdles of Chandradev’s path was cleared by Hanuman!

Part # 19 (Episode # 1265): Hanuman has come know that in order to save his mother’s life, Kesari had gone to Matangiri Mountains to bring the Chandrajal. In an attempt to save Anjana’s life; Kesari has got bloodcurdling blisters on his foot. Moreover, this has left Hanuman in tears and he has started feeling his father’s pain and sufferings. However, on the other hand Indradev believes that Hanuman has broken the law of nature and to punish Hanuman, he has called an urgent meeting of Devta’s.

Part # 20 (Episode # 1266): An urgent meeting of Devta’s is called to decide the punishment of Hanuman for breaking the law of nature. However, Hanuman is seen pleading before Kaal Dev to forgive him for the mistake which he has done. Now, the Devta’s are divided into two groups; the one who wants to punish and another who are supporting Hanuman!

Part # 21 (Episode # 1267): Hanumaan feels helpless and starts crying after saving his father Kesari as he seems to believe that the accident was a result of the curse of Kaal Dev. Why should his father suffer because the punishment was supposed to be gven to Hanumaan; this thought makes Hanumaan very concerned and upset.

Part # 22 (Episode # 1268): In Today’s episode we will get to know about Hanuman and his friends who have come to meet a Rishi. The Rishi has alerted Hanuman about a possibility of distress which might prevail in his family. However, to find a solution to the problem he narrates an inspiring story of a great Rishi Mrikandu and his wife Marudvati.

Statue of Tara and Great Stupa Dehra Dun

Shakta Hindus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, pray to the goddess during Durga Puja, October 2003.

Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swami Temple

Part # 1 (Episode # 1269): The episode continues with the story of Rishi Mrikandu and his wife Marudvati who are blessed with a son. However, after lot of hard Tapasya they were blessed with a son but they have a curse that their son Markandey will have a short life span of 10 years only! And today is the last day of his life!

Part # 2 (Episode # 1270): The episode continues with Matang Rishi’s narration of Markandey’s story to Hanuman and his friends. The story proceeds with the Tapaysa of Markandey; where he is continuously reciting Mahamrityunjay Mantra to get blessings for his long life! And, hence in a way Matang Rishi tried to reveal the mystery behind this powerful and divine mantra before Hanuman!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1271): Today’s episode continues with Markandey’s Tapaysa to get Lord Shiva’s blessing for his long life. He wants to do service to the mankind and to his parents. However, a war like situation is created between Mahadev and Kaaldev over providing blessing of long life to Markandey!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1272): Today’s show continues with the bad dreams of Hanuman which he is continuously getting in his sleep. This time he is dreaming that a herd of buffaloes is approaching toward his family members and as consequence Kesari is falling down from the mountains. However, this has made Hanuman very tensed and he thinks that this is an ill omen in their pilgrimage.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1273): Today Hanuman is going for Markandey's tapasya, just to save his father Kesari from Kaal Dev. But Meanwhile Hanuman and his family is facing so many problems. Kaal Dev is continuously trying to stop them by creating an earthquake. How will Hanuman save his family from this attack of Kaal Dev?

Part # 6 (Episode # 1274): Now, Kaal Dev seeks Agni Dev’s help as Hanuman vows to stand by his Father’s side. Both Kaal Dev and Agni Dev agrees that in a bid to harm Kesari, Hanuman must not be nearby.

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Sreekrishna Swami Temple, Neyyattinkara Town founded by Marthanda Varma in 1775

Ras lila of Radha and Krishna.

Life-size statue of Swami Prabhupada

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Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Entrance Gopura of the temple

Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswathi, a Shakta adept and guru, performing the Navavarana Puja, a central ritual in Srividya Tantric Shaktism, at the Sahasrakshi Meru Temple at Devipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2005. Devipuram is a Hindu temple complex located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Belonging primarily to the Shakta school of Hinduism, it is dedicated to the goddess Sahasrakshi (lit., "she who has a thousand eyes", a form of Lalita Tripurasundari or Parvati), and her consort Kameshwara (a form of Shiva).

Mahabinayak temple is a place of worship for Ganapati. Since Ganapati or Vianyak is revered here so its name is 'Mahavianyak'. Mahavinayak temple is a major centre of pilgrimage and one of the oldest Ganesha temples in Odisha and also a major shaiva pitha or centres of Odisha. Previous names of Odisha are Orissa or Kalinga or Utkal. In Odisha there are five different Kshetras or religious centers celebrated for these Pancha Devata (Five God)viz: Vinayaka or Ganesh kshetra at Mahavinayak hills in the district of Jajpur, Vishnu or Sankha (the attributes in the hands of Lord Vishnu) Kshetra at Puri, Shiva or Ekamra Kshetra at Bhubaneswar, Durga or Biraja Kshetra at Jajpur or Yajanapur. Surya (Sun) or Arka Kshetra at Konark. Mahavinayak enshrines the five god heads in one Lingam.

Part # 7 (Episode # 1275): Hanuman again gets in the way of the evil intent of Kaal Dev to cast out his father Kesari. Though Kaal Dev still seems persistent and comes up with new plan to distract Hanuman. Can Hanuman outsmart Kaal Dev?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1276): Kesari is searching for Hanuman, but Hanuman is busy with a Rishimuni, who is trying to stop Mahabali by asking different different questions. As the Rishimuni is throwing question on one hand, on the other hand time is passing by. It will be interesting to see how Hanuman would come out from the trap of Rishimuni and meets his father.

Part # 9 (Episode # 1277): In this episode, Hanuman and his mother Anjana is in deep grief because his father “Kesari Nandan’ is lying still on the ground. However it is a revenge of Kal dev from Hanuman which seems injustice to little Hanuman and this deed of Kaal Dev is not appreciated by any divine power.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1278): Today's episode is showing a grief moment of Hanuman's family. His father's sudden demise was a big jolt for his family. But at the time of cremation Hanuman got to know the fact of his father's sudden death. Now He has decided to fight for Kesari's life.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1279; 2nd April, 2016):In spite of the warning received by Kaaldev, Hanuman has started his quest to free his father, Kesari, from Pretlok.

Part # 12 (Episode # 1280): The young Hanuman is warned that he will not be able to leave the Pretlok with an impending death but he requests them to let him meet his dead father. In the meantime, Kesari tries to convince Pretraj to free him so as to meet his son but is told about the trouble that awaits his son.

Part # 13 (Episode # 1281): In this episode, Hanuman ecounters several devils in Pret Lok , however all of them surrender in front of Hanuman's divine power.On the other side, Anjana persistently protects her husband's body from the deception of devils.

Pilgrims: Ganga Talao Hindu Temple

Drishti

Part # 1 (Episode # 1282): Hanuman tells that Kal Dev will have to let his father free and is told that it will have to be done within 11 days. Elsewhere in yamlok, Hanuman is told that his father cannot get alive anymore. Meanwhile at Vishkali Niwas, Kakashri gets to know that his army has come together and is given warning about the enemy.

Part #2 (Episode # 1283): Today’s episode continues with Hanuman discovering the truth about Kaal Dev’s decision to take away Kesari’s life. It is Chitragupt who revealed that Kesari’s life span is not completed but Kaal Dev’s decision compelled him to take away Kesari’s life!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1284): Today’s episode continues with the attempts of Kaal Dev to punish Hanuman for creating barriers in his decision. However, on the other hand Shanidev has come pleading to Lord Brahma to find a way out from the war like situation between Hanuman and Kaaldev!

Naga Sai Mandir, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Sai Baba depicted on a tapestry. On the eve of completion of 100 years to Shri Saibaba Samadhi in 2018,Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi planning to organize a “Shri Saibaba Mahasamadhi Shatabdhi Sohala “ceremony. SSST,Shirdi will be organizing several religious and cultural activities during Shri Saibaba Punyatithi Ustav 2017 to Shri Saibaba Punyatithi Ustav 2018. During this ceremony there will be heavy rush in Shirdi and some renovation work in temple premises and Sai Prasadalaya.

తెనాలి రామకృష్ణ (Tenali Ramakrishna / Vikatakavi (jester poet). Ramalinga, as he was originally called, is said to have been Shaivite by birth but he eventually converted to Vaishnavism and changed his name to Ramakrishna. Tenali Ramakrishna did not receive any formal education during his childhood, but became a great scholar, due to his thirst for knowledge. As per a well-known tale, the Vaishnava (devotees of Vishnu) scholars rejected to accept him as a disciple, as he was a Shaiva. Later while roaming aimlessly, he met a sage, who advised him to worship the goddess Kali. He worshipped and appeased the goddess with his devotion. Kali appeared before him and admired his sense of humour and blessed him that one day, he would be acclaimed as a great comic-poet in the court of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara.

A benign Kali idol, at Diwali, Bengal, India

Kali Puja festival in Kolkata.

Vasant Navaratri

Part # 1 (Episode # 1285): Today’s episode revolves around the ego of Kaal Dev and his unjustified will to punish Hanuman for creating barriers in his decision. However, Hanuman has warn Kaal Dev to put aside his ego and to return back Kesari’s life but Kaal Dev has become very furious and wants to fight a battle with Hanuman!

Part # 2 (Episode # 1286, 10th April 2016 - Kollam temple fire): Kollam temple fire - A catastrophic explosion and fire occurred at the Puttingal Temple in Paravur, Kollam, on 10 April 2016 after firework celebrations went awry. The fire took place at approximately 03:30 IST (22:00 UTC) when an explosion occurred in a stash of firecrackers stored in the temple for upcoming Vishu celebrations. Apparently, the cause of the explosion is a firework, known locally as Amittu, while displaying the firework celebrations, fell into the stash which was on fire. According to local reports, the explosion and fire were caused by firecrackers that were being used in a Kerala New Year celebration. The blast was felt by people living more than a kilometre away from the temple. The fire took place sometime between 3:00 - 3:30 a.m. The explosion caused the temple to collapse leading to most of the casualties.

Part # 3 (Episode # 1287): Today’s episode continues with Hanuman's impersonation to Rudra Avatar. He has become very furious and is determined to punish Kaal Dev for his misdeeds. However, all the Devta’s is pleading before Lord Shiva to calm down Hanuman!

Part # 4 (Episode # 1288): After realising his mistake, Kaal Dev is regretting and trying to make things normal. Today Maharaj Kesari defeat the danger of death and reunite with his family. Whole Sumeru is celebrating Hanuman's win. But it seems a new danger is on his way.

Part # 5 (Episode # 1289): Today the whole Sumeru is in joyful mood. All are ready for the celebration. But Kesari is waiting for Jatayu and Nagraj's arrival to start the celebration. On the other hand Hanuman is also missing his brother Bali.

Part # 6 (Episode # 1290: "Kali Yuga 5118"): The traditional Tamil year starts on 14 April 2016 [Kali Yuga 5118]. The year may also be dated according to the Vikram Samvat or Saka era. The 60-year cycle is ancient and is observed by most traditional calendars of India and China, and is related to 5 revolutions of Jupiter, or to 60-year orbit of Nakshatras (stars) as described in the Surya Siddhanta.

Tamil people celebrate Tamil new year on 14 April. This is the month of Chitterai, the first month of the Tamil solar calendar. On the eve of Puthandu, a tray arranged with three fruits (mango,banana and jack fruit), betel leaves and arecanut, gold/silver jewellery, coins/money, flowers and a mirror is placed. This is to be viewed upon waking in the morning. In the temple city of Madurai, the Chitterai Thiruvizha is celebrated in the Meenakshi Temple. A huge exhibition is held, called Chitterai Porutkaatchi. In some parts of Southern Tamil Nadu, it is called Chittirai Vishu. The day is marked with a feast in Tamil homes and entrances to the houses are decorated elaborately with kolams. In most parts of India, one can see neem trees blooming with their flowers and the first batch of mangoes hanging prominently. This day is celebrated by some communities with neem flowers and raw mangoes to symbolize growth and prosperity.

On the day of Tamil New Year, a big Car Festival is held at Tiruvidaimarudur near Kumbakonam. Festivals are also held at Tiruchirapalli, Kanchipuram and many other places.

Sri Lankan Tamils observe the traditional new year in April with the first financial transaction known as the 'Kai-vishesham' where elders gift money to the unmarried young, particularly children as a token of good luck. The event is also observed with the 'arpudu' or the first ploughing of the ground to prepare for the new agricultural cycle. The 'punya-kaalam' or auspicious time when the sun reportedly shifts from Meena raasi to Mesha raasi is considered ideal to commence new activities on a favorable note. Sri Lankan Tamils begin the year with a herbal bath with 'maruthu-neer' with ingredients for good health. The game of 'por-thenkai' or coconut wars between youth is played in villages through the Tamil north and east of the island while cart races are also held. The festive Puthandu season in April is a time for family visits and the renewal of filial bonds. It coincides with the Sinhalese new year season.

In Malaysia and Singapore, Tamils join Sikhs, Malayalees and Bengalis to celebrate the traditional new year in mid-April with leaders across the political spectrum wishing the ethnic Indian community for the new year. Special religious events are held in Hindu temples, in Tamil community centers and Gurudwaras. Cultural programs and media events also take place. Its a day of celebration for the Indian community.

Controversy

The previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Government of Tamil Nadu had declared in 2008 that the Tamil new year should be celebrated on the first day of Tamil month of Thai (14 January) coinciding with the harvest festival of Pongal. The Tamil Nadu New Year (Declaration Bill 2008) was introduced in the House by the Tamil Nadu Government on 29 January 2008. This bill of the DMK Administration was subsequently rescinded by a separate act of legislation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on 23 August 2011.

The earlier legislative enactment of the DMK government was not without controversy . The resolution was met with resistance. It was challenged in court. The then opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) in Tamil Nadu subsequently condemned the decision of the DMK Government in that state and urged their supporters to continue celebrating the traditional date in mid-April. Tamils in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada continued to observe the new year in mid-April. Many in Tamil Nadu continued the celebration of the new year in mid-April. The Governor and Chief Minister of the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry, which has an ethnic Tamil majority, felicitated the public for the Tamil new year in April 2010. The previous state government in Tamil Nadu in an effort to accommodate popular sentiment conceded the celebration of the April new year with a new term called “Chithirai Tirunal” (the festival of Chithirai). The day remained a public holiday in Tamil Nadu albeit purportedly to commemorate Dr. B.R Ambedkar, who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution. All television channels in Tamil Nadu continued to telecast festive “Chithirai Tirunal Special Programs” on 14 April 2010. The leader of the AIADMK, Jayalalitha felicitated the people on the traditional Tamil New Year. The MDMK leader Vaiko, followed suit. Press reports indicated that the people in Tamil Nadu celebrated the Tamil New Year with enthusiasm and thronged the temples in thousands. There are others who highlight the absence of historical and literary evidence for the change in new year. The 2008 legislation of the previous DMK-led administration has since been annulled by an act of the Tamil Nadu Assembly in August, 2011. The controversy has now subsided and the official celebrations during the traditional new year in April revived.

Tiruvalluvar Era

The 2006–2011 Government in Tamil Nadu also introduced the Tiruvalluvar era that begins with the purported birth of the Tamil literary figure Tiruvalluvar in the year 31 BCE. The literary evidence however may not indicate an early date for Tiruvalluvar. The syntax and grammar may indicate a subsequent date. Renowned Tamil Scholar Vaiyapuri Pillai was of the view that Tiruvalluvar lived around 600 CE, based on the internal evidence of his work and the significant influence of Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali works in the Tirukkural. While not all may agree with Vaiyapuri Pillai's textual criticism and dating, several question the Tiruvalluvar era on the issue of its date.[43] However, the Government of J. Jayalalitha in 2011 reverted the celebration of Puthandu to the original date of fourteenth of April.

In today's Puthandu episode - Tamil New Year episode - we will see the showcase of Bali's power. As Bali have got the Vardaan with which he will get the half power of his enemy in fight or war. He challenges Lankesh.

Part # 7' (Episode # 1291: Year 1423 of Bengali Era): Pohela Boishakh - Bengali New Year (Bengali: বাংলা নববর্ষ, Bangla Nôbobôrsho). The episode starts when Hanuman is catching Jatayu, as Sumeru is facing so many problems. There is a condition of flood there and Hanuman have to help his family and other Sumeru citizens. What happened next?

Part # 8 (Episode # 1292: Ram Navami episode) Today once again Hanuman saved Sumeru. He picked up and placed a mountain to save everyone from flood.

Part # 9 (Episode # 1293): Today we will see Garuda attacks Snake and Hanuman got worried to see them fighting. As they both promised for the friendship. Meanwhile Nagraj's son Bhushan told Hanuman that his father is in danger.

Part # 10 (Episode # 1294): Today's episode continues with the hide and seek between Garuda and Sarp.Today we will see how Hanuman teach a lesson to Garuda and save Bhushan Naag.

Part # 11 (Episode # 1295): Today Hanuman approached Jatayu, to talk about Nagraj. Bhushan is worried for his father. On the other hand Bali is dreaming about his future empire. Meanwhile Jatayu told everyone about magical wings.

Part # 12 (Episode # 1296): Today Hanuman is going to Garuda Rajya with Jatayu. He wants to takle his friend Bhushan Naag with him. And convinced Jatayu for the same. But it seems that Chitraketu is not happy with the decision of Jatayu.

Part # 13 (Episode # 1297): Today we will see that Hanuman is defending Bhushan Naag, as everyone else putting question on him. They consider him as their enemy but Hanuman disclosed the intention of Bhushan Naag in front of them.

Part # 14 (Episode # 1298): Today’s episode continues with the Naag’s planning to attack on Garuda. And, for this they have started poisoning the surroundings by exhaling poisonous air on the Garuda province. However, Hanuman is seen trying his best to ensure peace by convincing both the sides to avoid the war against each other.

Part # 15 (Episode # 1299): Hanuman trying to convince King Jatayu to allow the representatives of Naag’s to come into Garuda province. It is a part of peace initiative which Hanuman has initiated between Garuda and Naag community. However, the Naag’s believe that the Garuda’s have held Paanch Fan captive in their province and hence, they want to carry out a search operation.

Part # 16 (Episode # 1300): Bali is intoxicated in the ego of getting the powers of being a King of his province. It is Kesari who has come to meet him, but Bali instead of welcoming he is seen disregarding Kesari. However, on the other hand, Hanuman’s friend Bhushan is held captive by the men’s of Meghasur and the army of Garuda’s is desperately searching for Bhushan!

"Truth" / "Makoto" (真)

The temple of Andhra Shiridi is located in a small and prosperous village called Balabhadrapuram in Bikkavolu Mandal of East Godavari, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple contains a statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi, an Indian guru that was erected on 17 February 2005. Sai Baba is a well-known figure in many parts of the world, especially in India, where he is much revered. His parentage, birth details, and life before the age of sixteen are obscure, which has led to speculation about his origins, and he showed characteristics of both Hinduism and Islam. Sai Baba is revered by several notable Hindu and Sufi religious leaders.

Part # 1 (Episode # 1301): Kesari’s attempts to make Bali understand that his behavior towards his own father is not right. He asks Bali to release his father from the captivity and to apologize for his mistake, but instead of accepting his mistake Bali insulted Kesari. Moreover, to teach a lesson to his nephew, Kesari has challenged Bali for a war with him!

Part # 2 (Episode # 1302): Chitraketu is alleging Hanuman of helping the Naag’s in stealing the divine wing (Divya Pankh). He is pointing out that it is because of Hanuman, the Garuda’s are losing the strength to fly. And, it has even posed a threat on Garuda Community. However, King Jatayu has dismissed the allegations levelled on Hanuman and has warned Chitraketu to stay away from this!

Part # 3 (Episode # 1303): Hanuman continues his journey towards Meghasur. Elsewhere, Meghasur tells the pandit that if he wants to stay alive then he will have to become an Acharya for them. On the other hand, Bhushan is asked by his parents about getting the pankh for Meghasur.

Part # 4 (Episode # 1304):Hanuman protecting the Mantra Patika (Divine Mantra’s) of the Garuda’s. However, as per the deadly plans of Meghasur, the Naag’s have started attacking the Garuda’s leaving them in a dismal situation. And, it is Hanuman who has ensured King Jatayu that he will bring back the divine wing of the Garuda’s!

Part # 5 (Episode # 1305): Meghasur trying to kill the newborns of the Garuda community. He has posed a threat on the Garuda’s by leaving them in a very pathetic situation. However, King Jatayu is seen pleading before Hanuman to help them in overcoming the situation!

Part # 6 (Episode # 1306): Meghasur posing a threat to the Garuda community, he is poisoning the eggs of Garuda’s in order to destroy them. Meghasur, has even injured King Jatayu by burning his wing. However; it is Hanuman, who has come to help the Garuda’s from the oppression of Meghasur!

Part # 7 (Episode # 1307): The deadly battle which Hanuman is fighting with Meghasur. King Jatayu and others are concerned about Hanuman’s wellbeing, as they feel that Meghasur is a deadly snake and he might harm Hanuman. However, during the battle Meghasur has very cleverly swollen Hanuman inside his stomach!

Part # 8 (Episode # 1308): Garuda’s rejoicing their win over the Naag’s. It is Hanuman who defeated Meghasur in the deadly battle and regained the divine wing from the Naag’s. However, on the other hand, Ravan is conspiring with Vali to snatch the divine wings of the Garuda’s!

Part # 9 (Episode # 1309): Hanuman, King Jatayu and others deciding to visit Prawal Dwip to bring an antidote for the poison of Meghasur. And for this, Hanuman without wasting his time approaches towards Prawal Dwip to ensure that the eggs of Garuda’s remains safe. However, on the other hand Ravan has very cleverly convinced Vali to meet Rishi Khumbaz in Prawal Dwip.

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Udupi Krishna Temple

The Entrance to Sri Krishna Matha/Mutt at Udupi

Part # 10 (Episode # 1310): Episode continues with the preaching of Lord Krishna to Arjun just before starting the war with the Kauravas. Krishna further explains him about the knowledge of attaining salvation in one’s life. He makes Arjun aware about the differences between Body and Soul!

Part # 11 (Episode # 1311): Today’s episode continues with the preaching of Lord Krishna to Arjun, just before of beginning of the war with the Kauravas. He reminds Arjun about his duties and responsibilities. He further asks him to accomplish the task which he has started. In the meantime, after the preaching of Lord Krishna the whistle to start the war is blown in the battlefield!

Part # 12 (Episode # 1312): Today’s episode revolves round the enormity of demon Trisira, who has put Jitantak’s life on threat. Hanuman is heading towards Prawal Dwip with the eggs of the Garuda’s but Trisira is trying to destroy it by creating high intensity waves in the air. However, Hanuman very tactful saves his friend Jitantak from the clutches of the deadly demon but can he save the poisoned eggs of the Garuda’s by searching the antidote of Meghasur’s poison?

Part # 13 (Episode # 1313): The deadly devil Trisira holding Jatayu and Jitantak captive in the Prawal Dwip. Trisira wants to kill Hanuman and for this he is trying his best to trap Hanuman. However, on the other hand, it’s getting late for Hanuman; as he needs to finds the antidote of the poison of Meghasur to save the eggs of Garuda’s!

Part # 14 (Episode # 1314): Anjana questioning Sugreev for his audacity to attack on Sumeru. She considers it to be a disrespect from friendly province like Kishkindha. However, Kesari interrupts in between and clarifies that Sugreev is just following the orders of Vali. Moreover; he says that Vali has chosen a wrong path by putting his father in captivity and paving his way to throne of Kishkindha province.

Part # 15 (Episode # 1315): Vali trying to get half of the powers of Hanuman, he wants to deceit Hanuman and get half of the divine powers of Hanuman. However, this is only possible, if Hanuman comes before Vali as his enemy. It is then only Vali could get half of the divine powers of Hanuman.

Part # 16 (Episode # 1316): Hanuman returns back from Prawal Dwip to Sumeru and sees the huge army of Kishkindha in Sumeru Rajya. Hanuman asks Kesari about the reason behind presence of the huge army in his province. It is then Kokat informs him that Vali wants to conquer Sumeru and to get the full control of the province!

Part # 17 (Episode # 1317): Hanuman expressing his love and feelings for his elder brother Vali. Hanuman, very politely agrees to give the full control of Sumeru province to Vali. As, he thinks that Vali is his elder brother and has an equal right to the throne of Sumeru. Moreover, the humility of Hanuman starts hurting Vali’s ego!

Part # 18 (Episode # 1318): Hanuman reaching to the isolated place where Vali has kept his father captive, he frees King Rikshraaj from the captivity of Vali and once again paves his way to the throne of Kishkindha province. However; on the other hand, Vali is trying to self-immolate in-front of Lord Indra to gain his sympathy!

Part # 19 (Episode # 1319): The effects of Indrakup has engulfed over Sumeru province and as a consequence, it is becoming very difficult for the citizens to breathe in. The citizens are struggling for their lives and Hanuman wants to help them out. To find a solution to the grave problem of his province, he wants to meet Lord Shiva on the Kailash Mountains but Nandi is creating barriers before Hanuman!

Part # 20 (Episode # 1320): Today’s episode revolves around Hanuman seeking blessings from Mahadev (Lord Shiva) to remove the effects to the Indrakup which is engulf over the Sumeru province. Lord Shiva has sent Nandi along with Hanuman to help him out to overcome the threat posed by Vali.

Part # 21 (Episode # 1321): Today’s episode continues with the threat posed by Indrakup getting removed from the Sumeru province. Nandi’s intense velocity has break the layers of Indrakup engulfed over Sumeru region. Moreover, the intense velocity of Nandi is such that if not stopped at the right time, then it could create a lot of destruction on the planet earth!

Part # 22 (Episode # 1322): Today’s episode continues with Sugreev searching for Devi Maa’s Prasad to save Hanuman’s life. It is Vali who mysteriously takes away the Prasad from the temple premises. However, Sugreev tries to convince his brother Vali to give back the lifesaving Prasad to him but he refuses to do so!

Part # 23 (Episode # 1323): The attempts of Surgeev to save Hanuman’s life is showing fruitful results. As after consuming Devi Maa’s Prasad, Hanuman is revived from his illness. However, Devraj Indra is feeling guilty by giving his blessings to Vali and for this he apologizes before Lord Shiva.

Part # 24 (Episode # 1324): Sitting by the bedside of Hanuman, Anjani prays to God for his well being.On the other hand, Devraj Indra on being told by Lord Shiva, blesses Hanuman with a special power in Hanuman's dream. Devraj Indra also gives Hanuman the knowledge about the five elements and also tells him that Hanuman's powers can make him invisible. Is this only a dream that Hanuman has seen!

Part # 25 (Episode # 1325): Today’s episode revolves around a deceptive devil named ‘Mayavi’ trying tactfully to deceive Surgeev to come out of the Suraksha Chakra. Devil ‘Mayavi’ has transformed himself as Vali and is trying to gain Surgeev’s sympathy. The moment Surgeev comes out of the Suraksha Chakra the dreaded devil has held him captive!

Part # 26 (Episode # 1326): Today’s episode continues with Hanuman searching for Surgeev in Kishkindha province. He meets Vali to know about Sugreev’s whereabouts but later in the episode, he comes know that Vali has held his own brother Surgeev captive inside the deceptive mirror. Moreover, Vali is even challenging Hanuman to fight a war with him to release Surgeev from his captivity.

Part # 27 (Episode # 1327): Today’s episode continues with Hanuman accepting the challenge of fighting a war with Vali. It is Vali; who is compelling Hanuman for a war with him. He even asks Hanuman to choose anyone who might like to help him in the war. In the meantime; Vali announces that he is going to take the help of Devils and their deceptive powers to encounter Hanuman’s divine powers.

Part # 28 (Episode # 1328): Today’s episode begins with Hanuman’s decision to fight a war with Vali to free Surgreev from his captivity. Vali is repeatedly compelling Hanuman to fight a war with him. As, he knows very well that once Hanuman comes before him as his enemy then he will permanently gain half of the Hanuman’s divine and magical powers.

Part # 29 (Episode # 1329): Today’s episode continues with the war between Vali and Hanuman; both of them are fighting a furious battle with each other. It is Vali; who is trying all his tricks to defeat Hanuman in the war with him! However, on the other hand Mata Anjana and Kesari are concerned about the wellbeing of Vali and Hanuman. They are seen praying to lord to keep their son's safe.

Part # 30 (Episode # 1330): The battle has reached its decisive stage with Hanumaan pushing Vali out of the reach of the planet. Seeing all of this, Ravana does not seem to be happy and he sends Mayavi to help Vali defeat Hanumaan.Mayavi uses his magic and all of a sudden, Hanumaan can see five identical Vali’s charging at him.

Part # 31 (Episode # 1331): The intense battle between Hanuman and Vali is on and the people of the province are raising slogans for Hanuman to kill Vali. But, Hanuman considers Vali as his elder brother and he doesn’t want to kill him in the battle. However; seeing Vali losing in the battle, Ravan asks Kaalneymi to create an illusion of dusk to end the battle between the two for today.

Statue of Keshav Dev

Entrance to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Kesava Deo Temple

Kondapalli toys at a house in Vijayawada - Pair of famous Kondapalli toys at a house in Vijayawada

The gopuram of the temple - Pratyangira temple, Hosur

Yoshiko Sakakibara

Part # 1 (Episode # 1332): A Rishi wants Hanuman to donate all his divine powers to him forever. It is a part of Ravan’s conspiracy to defeat Hanuman in a war with Vali. However, all the god’s and goddesses do understand that Hanuman is in a danger and hence Goddess Saraswati comes in to help Hanuman. She makes the Rishi ask for all the magical power of Hanuman for a day instead of asking it forever! Want to know how Goddess Saraswati helped Hanuman?

References to contemporary locations

The epic series looks to create greater resonance with sections of the audience with lesser mythological know-how, with the inclusion of places that are directly linked to or mentioned in the Ramayana and other relevant mythological texts, as shooting locations for the show. Most of these places are popular as tourist destinations in contemporary knowledge and culture.

The Anjanadri Hill near Hampi, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, is one such location featured in the series. Others include Kishkinda, now known as Hammipur and Belur, as well as Anganwadi in the ancient city of Varanasi, which is described extensively in Tulsi Das’ Ramayana. Varanasi, in fact, is where Tulsi Das lived when he wrote a major part of the Ram Charit Manas. Kishkinda, on the other hand, has strong references in the Ramayana as the ape kingdom that was ruled by Sugriva’s brother, Bali. Hanuman helps Sugriva capture the kingdom, and later brings him and Lord Rama together for the war against Raavana.

Jai Jai Jai Bajarang Bali in the media

The series, though well received, and hugely popular amongst millions of cable TV subscribers, has received some amount of criticism for the quality of production. "While Hanuman has been (a) part of our lives since the days of Doordarshan and the late Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, it's also taken animated forms in endearing children's films. So it's painful to sit through this tacky production. Raavana's sword is a cardboard toy, while the torture scenes of the rishi-munis are funny, to say the least. Everyone goes through their jobs seriously, but are let down by shoddy production values", says an Indian Express reviewer.

Jai Jai Jai Bajarang Bali has been in the news for being the top-rated show in spot ad charges on Sahara One. The prime time feature is all set to generate the highest revenues for the cable TV channel, after it decided to adopt the fixed spot strategy as of March 2012. In a bid to increase its advertising revenues by 30% within one year, Sahara One designated Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali as its flagship property and fixed ad rates during the show at an estimated Rs.7,500 for a 10-second spot.

External links

• Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali Production House Website