Panchavaktra Hanuman - One with Five Faces

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This image of Hanuman with five heads is considered as one of the powerful and sacred form of Hanuman and often worshipped by people for strength, wisdom, and devotion. In this specific representation, Hanuman is sitting down, which could symbolize his humility, devotion and focus.  Each head is that of a deity associated with Vishnu, and is depicted to be facing a cardinal direction: Hanuman faces the east, Narasimha faces the south, Varaha faces the north, Garuda faces the west, and Hayagriva faces the sky.