Sri Tantrik Pañcamukha Hanumān

This passage describes the Pañcamukha Hanumān, a five-faced form of the Hindu deity Hanuman.
* Origin: The concept originates in the Kṛttivāsī Rāmāyaṇa, not the Valmīki Rāmāyaṇa.
* Form: Hanumān takes on five heads (monkey, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha, and Hayagriva) to defeat Ahirāvaṇa in Pātāla.
* Iconography: He is depicted with ten arms, holding various weapons and attributes.
* Significance: The five faces represent different aspects of Vishnu and symbolize the five elements and cosmic functions.
* Cultural Context: The Pañcamukha Hanumān is a significant figure in Hindu mythology and is worshipped for protection and fulfillment of desires.