Deepotsav: Unique tradition of Ayodhya, why is Hanuman worshiped before Ram on Diwali?

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News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Diwali is celebrated to celebrate the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. On this day, lamps are lit in every house, happiness is celebrated and along with Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi, Lord Rama is also worshipped. But do you know that in Ayodhya, where Ram is the king, there is a very unique and age-old tradition of Diwali worship? This tradition is of worshiping Lord Hanuman in Hanumangarhi. It is believed that if any auspicious work is to be done in Ayodhya, or to get the blessings of Lord Ram, then before that it is necessary to take the permission and blessings of his supreme devotee Hanuman ji. Hanuman is the protector of Ayodhya. According to mythology, when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana, he gave a place to his favorite devotee Hanuman to live, which is today famous by the name of ‘Hanumangarhi’. He also entrusted the responsibility to Hanuman that he would always protect Ayodhya and its devotees. Hanuman ji sat on a high mound so that he could keep an eye on the entire Ayodhya. For this reason, he is also called ‘Kotwal of Ayodhya’. Ram’s order, first of all respect for Hanuman. It is believed that this tradition was started by Lord Ram himself. He had said that whoever comes to Ayodhya to see me, will have to first see my devotee Hanuman. My blessings will be showered on the one who worships Hanuman. Since then, this unbroken tradition has been going on. On the day of Diwali, the people of Ayodhya first go to Hanumangarhi and see Bajrangbali, worship him and ask for his permission to start ‘Ramkaaz’. Even in Ayodhya, before Diwali, lamps are lit in Hanumangarhi only. Only after the Aarti of Hanuman ji, the festival of lights starts in other temples and homes. This tradition is not just a custom, but it shows the most beautiful form of devotion. This shows how much respect God gives to his devotees. This unique tradition of Ayodhya is the biggest symbol of the unbreakable relationship between Guru and disciple, God and devotee.

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