Harihara therefore shows the importance of all gods as the ultimate power in the universe. Because of this fusion, Harihara is followed by both devotees of Vishnu and Shiva as the form of the supreme god.
Hari stands for Vishnu and Hara stands for Shiva. Harihara is the combined embodiment of two supreme Hindu deities. For all these reasons, he is the symbol of the power of devotion. Hanuman is famously remembered for saving Ram’s brother Lakshman by carrying an entire mountain of sanjiwani buti, a life-saving herb. He was one of Ram’s strongest allies who burned down Lanka (the great king Ravan’s kingdom). After meeting Ram, Hanuman became a faithful devotee playing a central role in the epic Ramayana. Due to his mischievous nature, his powers were restricted until he met Ram. It is believed that a young Hanuman once tried to swallow the sun. He is also one of the eight immortals known as the Astachiranjiwi. Hanuman, also known as the monkey god, is the son of the air deity, Pawan or Vayu. Indra is one of the most important deities, often shown as a cunning god, sending obstacles in the way of devotees, especially the Asuras with the aim of ruining people’s efforts to please the gods. He is the son of Aditi and the sage Kashyap. His weapon, representing both a diamond and a thunderbolt, is called the vajra. Another of his vehicles is a chariot drawn by 10,000 horses. Airavat, an auspicious white elephant, is his vehicle or vahan. Indra is the king of heaven and the leader of the Devas.