Parents blessed with sons offer prayers at Amritsars Bara Hanuman temple

Parents, whose prayers for a son are fulfilled, thank the Almighty by offering their prayers at the Bara Hanuman temple in Amritsar.

By Ravinder Singh Robin

Amritsar, Oct 13 : Parents, whose prayers for a son are fulfilled, thank the 'Almighty' by offering their prayers at the Bara Hanuman temple in Amritsar.

As part of thanksgiving, parents dress up their son like a monkey and offer prayers at the temple.

"Five years ago, I asked almighty for a son. On fulfilment I promised to bring him here and dress him like a monkey. That's why I have come here along with my son," said Sawinder Singh.

Devotees believe that their wishes for a son would be fulfilled if they pray at the temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.

Childless parents or those who have only daughters seek blessings at the temple.

According to the temple priests, people from far and wide come and pay obeisance to Lord Hanuman.

"Children are given a bath here in the pond, and then they are dressed in new clothes. Later they go to worship Lord Hanuman," said Pandit Vaid Viyas, a priest.

According to the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman was tied to a tree and held captive by Luv and Kush, the two sons of Lord Ram, at the place where the temple stands.

Curiously, Lord Hanuman, the deity who blesses the devotees with children remained a bachelor, committing his life to the service of Lord Ram.

The temple is built as a replica of the famous Golden Temple, also in Amritsar.

ANI