Hanuman carried a mountain to save Lakshmana, yet a village associated with that very mountain is known for a tradition of not worshipping him. Why would people honour the mountain but refuse to celebrate the deity who carried it? The answer lies in the story of Dronagiri, the Sanjeevani herb and a local belief connected with the mountain’s removal. Another fascinating thread links the story to Lord Shiva and the demon king Jalandhara. Together, these traditions raise a deeper question about devotion, power and the importance of respecting what belongs to others.
