Why is Vada Mala offered to Anjaneyar?

Why is Vada Mala offered to Anjaneyar?

यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनम्
तत्र तत्र क्रितमस्त कान्जलिं
बष्पावरी परीपूर्णलोचनम्
मारुतिं नमश्च राक्षस अंतकम्

Wherever Sri Rama nama are sung, with teary eyes Hanuman will be there hearing all. Maha Periyava has explained the importance of Offering Vada Malai.
Once Paramacharya of Kanchi Mutt was asked about the significance of Vada Malai to Anjaneyar.

Why Anjaneyar is adorned with Vadai which is made of Urud dhal. Maha Periyava replied that when Hanuman was a child, he went to catch the Sun with his hand.

At that time Rahu, was also nearing Sun during eclipse time. Hanuman, vayu Putra won against Rahu & thus Rahu promised that whoever worship Hanuman with food made of Urud dhal will get relieved from Rahu Doshas, also Rahu is like a serpent therfore Offering made in garland pleases him more.

Jai Hanuman


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