SUNDARA KANDA • SANJEEVANI
Hanuman & Sacred Mountains
A thematic guide to the mountains and landscapes associated with Hanuman's great journeys.
The leap across the ocean
The ocean crossing connects the mainland to Lanka and turns geography into a dramatic test of courage.
The Sanjeevani mountain
The mountain episode is remembered as a symbol of urgency, loyalty and action.
Landscape and memory
Sacred geography in Ramayana traditions often carries both narrative and devotional meaning. Different retellings identify places differently.