Hanuman Sets Lanka on Fire

As the title suggests, Hanuman sets Lanka on fire and revolves around hanuman and lanka. It's a story of confrontation and the battle of truth. Young kids can study being agile and smart through this story. During this article, we'll briefly explain the story of hanuman and lanka in a language that is comprehensible to young kids. This story is also known as Hanuman Lanka Dahan.

Hanuman in Lanka

About Lord Hanuman

Hanuman, the mighty ape that aided Lord Rama in his expedition against evil forces, is one among the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshiped as a logo of physical strength, perseverance, and devotion. Hanuman's tale within the epic Ramayana—in which he is assigned the task of locating Rama's wife Sita who was abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka—is known for its astounding ability to inspire and equip a reader with all the ingredients needed to face ordeals and conquer obstructions within the way of the world.

Lord Hanuman

About Lanka

Lanka is an island situated at the end of the India border. Lanka was the capital of the legendary asura king Ravana in the epics of the Ramayana. The fortress was situated on a plateau between three mountain peaks referred to as the Trikuta Mountains. The traditional city of Lankapura is said to have been burnt down by Hanuman. After its king, Ravana was killed by Rama with the assistance of Ravana's brother Vibhishana, the latter was crowned king of Lankapura.

Hanuman Sets Lanka on Fire Story

Ravana was furious and angry that Hanuman had come to Lanka as Lord Rama's messenger. He ordered Vibhishana to line Hanuman's tail on fire and take him in a procession through the streets of Lanka.

Hanuman in Ravana palace

Accordingly, Hanuman's tail was tied with a rope and wrapped in cloth and put the fire on his tail. As Hanuman started walking down the streets, lanka’s people laughed at him.

Hanuman’s Tail was Wrapped with a Cloth

Sita begged Lord Agnideva not to hurt Hanuman. Lord Agnideva cooled his flames and though Hanuman's tail was still on fire it didn't hurt him. Meanwhile, Hanuman decided to have some fun. Shrinking in body size he quickly shook off the rope. Then leaping from building to putting them together, he set them on fire. Soon the whole city of Lanka was burning.

Fearing that his prank may have hurt Sita, Hanuman rushed to work out her but was relieved to see her safe.

Then bidding her farewell, he jumped into the ocean and across to Rama.

Hanuman Burning Lanka

Summary 

Vibhishana was instructed by Ravana to set Hanuman's tail on fire and parade him around the streets of Lanka. Lord Agnideva was urged not to harm Hanuman by Sita. Before leaping from a building to combine them, Hanuman decided to have some fun and shook free the rope. Lanka's entire city was soon on fire.

Note to Parents 

Needless to mention , short stories are a superb tool through which young kids can learn morality and ethics. Hanuman set Lanka on fire and other mythological tales like it also help young children develop survival skills.

Conclusion

In this essay, we learned about Lord Hanuman and how, while looking for Sita in Lanka, he set the country on fire. In this post, we have also learned about Lord Hanuman and Sri Lanka. The Story is a Part of the great Epic Ramayana the story of lord rama, princess sita and the ravana.