Hanuman is worshipped as a subsidiary figure in temples dedicated to Rama, and he is also worshipped directly in shrines dedicated to the monkey god himself. Devotees of Hanuman commonly show praise to him through recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa, a 40-verse Hindi prayer attributed to the 16th-century poet Tulsidas. The hymn praises Hanuman for his exploits, wisdom, and devotion to Rama. Devotees believe that Hanuman has the ability to alleviate suffering, provide healing, assist his devotees in times of distress, exorcise malevolent spirits, and grant devotees fortitude and tenacity.
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