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Highlights:

• Hanuman Worship is considered a taboo tradition in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
• There is no temple of Hanuman ji in Dronagiri village, nor does anyone take his name.
• Only Lord Shri Ram is worshiped here, but his supreme devotee Hanuman is not worshiped.
• The local deity ‘Latu Devta’ is still considered angry with Hanuman ji.
• The story behind this unique tradition is directly to the Ramayana period.

Village full of mystery: where Hanuman Worship is forbidden

India is a country of diversities and religious beliefs, but there are some places where traditions are shocked. Of Uttarakhand Chamoli district One such mysterious village is –DronagiriWhere Hanuman Worship Not only rejected but also Strictly forbidden Is also
Even villagers Hanuman, Bajrang, Sankatmochan, Maruti Like do not even pronounce names. Hearing this may sound strange, but a deep and historical story is hidden behind it, which Ramayana period Is connected to

What is Hanuman Worship’s reason for avoiding?

This controversy is associated with Ramayana period

According to the famous story, when Ram-Ravana war During Laxman ji To protect them when they were unconscious in the battlefield Hanuman Bringing Sanjeevani Booti turned to the Himalayas. It is said that he Dronagiri mountain But Sanjeevani arrived in search of herbs.

But being unable to identify the booty, Hanuman ji thought it appropriate to uproot the entire mountain. From here between this village and Hanuman ji Story of disagreement Starts.

Resentment of local deity ‘Latu Devta’

Mountains picked up without permission

Village Local deity Latu Devta It is believed that Hanuman ji uprooted the mountain without permission, when he was absorbed in meditation and penance. This disturbed the practice of the deity.

According to local beliefs, Hanuman ji Right part of Dronagiri mountain Had uprooted Latu Devta It was considered to be the holy area of. That is why, Latu deity still angry with Hanuman ji The villagers are considered and the villagers respecting their feelings Hanuman Worship do not do.

What is special in Dronagiri village?

Ram is worshiped, not Hanuman

In every house in this village Ramayana Will meet people Lord Ram Let’s worship, but Hanuman ji, the most beloved devotee of Ram There is no idol or temple. Hanuman Worship The absence has become an integral part of the religious culture here.

No child is named after Hanuman

Name of a child in the village Hanuman, Bajrang, Maruti Or Sankatmochan Not kept. Even these names are not used in marriage or any religious rituals.

Is this faith, tradition or resentment?

The answer to this question is not easy. Hanuman Worship The tradition here is based on a religious story, but it is followed Community decisions along with faith Is under

Some people ‘Superstition in the name of tradition’ If you believe, many local ‘The order of the deity’ Follow us literally.

Frames of reverence and science

Some religious organizations in this village in recent years Hanuman temple construction Tried to, but Local community strongly opposed Expressed They believe that the displeasure of Latu Devta can make the village negative.

However, some intellectuals believe this story Mythological imagination It is based on and now the time has come to be linked to the village’s religious beliefs.

Will the situation change in future?

Duality of ideas is increasing among youth

Some youths of the village are now questioning this tradition. they say that Hanuman Worship Despite the old resentment about the old resentment Save Laxman ji’s lifeWhich was a virtuous work.

However, the elderly class is not in favor of breaking this tradition. This duality reflects the gap between religious faith and modern thinking somewhere.

Unique chapter of faith

Dronagiri village This chapter of shows the diversity of Indian righteousness and mythological beliefs. one the one hand Ramayana Respect for, on the other side The greatest devotee of Rama ignores A surprising contradiction presents.

This village is the center of social and religious discourse that raises this question – what Is it appropriate to deny Hanuman Worship based on mythology? Or is the time now that we try to see old beliefs from a new perspective?