Anjaneya Swamy as we all dearly know as Hanuman is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He taught us the meaning of true bhakthi (devotion). Lord Hanuman is known for undying devotion, exemplary commitment to given task and is a form of Dharma.
Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy idol which will be consecrated is one of its kind and is the only Panchamukha Hanuman idol in all Ashramas established by Sri Sri Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji. We are very fortunate to have this Moorthy in our Ashrama at BHEL, RC Puram.
The Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy Avatar has first been witnessed by Mother Sitadevi in the Ashokavana of Ravana Lanka, to give confidence to her on his ability that he can take her to Sri Ramachandra Prabhu on his shoulders.
Incidentally, Sri Sita Mata has seen the Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy avatar for the second time as well, post the Coronation of Sri Ramachandra Prabhu. Lord Srirama with the divine indication by akasavani (Celestial voice) has decided to fight against Demon Sathakanta Ravana for the welfare of the universe. During the battle, both Lord Srirama and Lakshamana fainted, necessitating Sri Sita Mata to enter the battle field. At this crucial stage, Lord Hanuman takes the form of Panchamukha Hanuman and helped Sita Mata in easily killing the demon Satakanta Ravana by attacking him from all the sides.
Panchamukha Hanuman means Lord Hanuman with five faces namely Vanara (monkey), Narasimha (Lion), Garuda (bird), Varaha (boar) and Ashwa (Horse). Hanuman is also called as Chiranjeevi, who is Sarva Vyapi (Omnipresent). This is the true essence of Panchamukha Hanuman.
In this form Lord Hanuman has blessed and has been blessing many of his devotees and helped them overcome their material and celestial obstacles for obtaining Jnana (Knowledge).
Lord Ganesha is also known as Ganapathy and Vinayaka. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and is honored at the first during Hindu ceremonies. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the Mahabharata.
The rosary in his other hand suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddoo (sweet) he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the Atman. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse.
Lord Dattatreya is regarded as one of the most ancient deities. The 3 heads of Lord Datta are said to embody his identity as the Devas of the Trinity, namely, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. He is also the one who has transcended the 3 qualities or the Triguna and is one with the Sublime Energy of the Absolute Guru. This is why Datta is also regarded as the Guru of Gurus or the Divine Guru.
Lord Shiva is also known as Mahadeva, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath and is one of the Gods in the Hindu Trinity. Shiva plays the aspect of the destroyer of the world at the time of pralaya and is the consort of Goddess Parvati (Shakti). A maha yogi and ever in meditation, Shiva is shown with matted locks and piled atop his head like an ascetic and adorned with the crescent moon and the Ganges River trickles through the Lord’s hair and is mostly in “linga” form in Temples.
Sri Durga Parameshwari is the concentrated ultimate supreme power of the Trinity Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva!!!. According to the request of the trinity She acts in three powers and kills the mightiest Demons! We always see Her sitting on a ferocious lion wearing different weapons in Her 10 hands.
DURGA is the very abode of the fire of supreme knowledge. Her pointing finger upward exhorting all to FOLLOW THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! Durga Parameshwari is worshipped by Gods and Men for material welfare and spiritual enlightenment!