According
to a popular belief, it is said that… once Lord Hanuman observed that Sita Devi
would apply a Sindhoor/Vermillion Bindi/Bottu, a decorative mark in the middle
of her forehead and at the parting of her hair every day. He asked Sita Devi
why she did so. To this, Sita Devi replied that applying Sindhoor ensured a long
life for Lord Rama.
Upon
hearing this, Lord Hanuman applied Sindhoor on his entire body to ensure Lord
Rama's immortality. Lord Rama was overwhelmed by Lord Hanuman's actions and he
declared that whoever would worship Lord Hanuman with Sindhoor would be free
from all problems and difficulties. This is why Hanuman’s idols in Temples are
always coated with Sindhoor – mostly in an orange hue. Devotees believe that worshipping
Hanuman with Sindhoor brings blessings, fulfils wishes and removes obstacles in
life.
Sindhoor
has a deep significance in Hindu traditions from time immemorial. Originally
made from a combination of Turmeric and Saffron and nowadays in many different combinations
like Vermillion. It is used in all Hindu rituals and traditions, in offerings
and prayers to Gods, in blessings to people – elders and children, festivals and
in wedding ceremonies. Married women apply it on their forehead and parting of
hair every day as a wish for their husband’s well-being and long life.
Sindhoor/Vermillion can be found in houses, offices, workplaces, Temples and rituals of Hindus, it signifies auspiciousness and happiness. And worshipping Lord Hanuman with Sindhoor in an orange hue brings blessings, fulfils wishes and removes obstacles in life.
