• Why is Lord Hanuman's body covered with Red/Saffron Sindoor (Vermilion)?

  • Jun 7 2022
  • Length: 3 mins
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Why is Lord Hanuman's body covered with Red/Saffron Sindoor (Vermilion)?

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  • Do you ever wonder why all of Lord Hanuman's idols are red or saffron in colour? This is true of all temples around the world. Is there a story behind the application of red/orange coloured sindoor to Lord Hanuman's idols, and does this tradition of applying sindoor to Lord Hanuman have any special significance?
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