Sphoorthi Theatre

  Ujjain, ancient Avantika, is not just a city — it is Dev Bhoomi , a sacred land where divinity breathes through every street and shrine. Temples of countless deities adorn its landscape, and Hanuman is said to reside in every nook and corner, guarding the city with his eternal strength. Here stand revered shrines like Kalabhairava , Mangalnath , and Hari Siddi Matha-Shakti Peetam , each carrying its own spiritual resonance. The Sandipani Ashram adds yet another layer of sanctity: it was here that Lord Krishna, Balarama, Sudama, and other Gopals received their gurukul shiksha , mastering all 64 kalas (arts) and 14 vidyas (sciences). Among Ujjain’s legendary rulers, King Vikramaditya shines brightest. His reign is remembered for justice, wisdom, and patronage of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar, still in use today, is said to have originated during his time. His court was graced by the Navaratnas (nine gems), scholars and poets whose brilliance enriched Indian thought and ...

  Hanuman’s birth is narrated in many different ways across Indian texts and regional traditions, each highlighting unique aspects of his divine origin. In the Valmiki Ramayana, the story emphasizes Anjana, Kesari, and the divine role of Vayu, who carried Shiva’s blessing into Anjana’s womb. Yet beyond this canonical telling, regional versions in Assamese, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali traditions add their own cultural layers, blending local folklore with the pan-Indian epic. Together, these narratives create a rich comparative tapestry, showing how Hanuman’s origin is remembered not only as a divine event but also as a reflection of diverse cultural imaginations across India. In the Valmiki Ramayana , Hanuman is described as the son of Anjana and Kesari, with Lord Vayu playing a crucial role. Anjana, a cursed apsara who became a vanara, prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. Shiva blessed her, and Vayu carried the divine essence into her womb. Thus Hanuman was born as Pavanputra , ...