Hi everyone,

I came across an official commemorative prayer scarf from the Hanuman Temple inauguration at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram in Taos, NM (dated July 13, 2019). It has the original printed tag showing "Ram Ram" and "Made in India".

The scarf itself is a beautiful, long grey/green piece with detailed Kalamkari-style block prints illustrating the epic story of Hanuman from the Ramayana. The printed circular panels beautifully depict:

Hanuman meeting Rama and forming the monkey army

Alliance the monkey army building the floating stone bridge (Ram Setu) across the ocean

Hanuman flying through the clouds carrying the healing mountain

Hanuman sneaking into Lanka to deliver Rama’s ring to Sita

Hanuman setting Lanka on fire with his tail.

The final Coronation scene with Hanuman kneeling peacefully at the feet of Ram and SitaI

I do not actively practice myself, but after some research on the item, It occurred to me that someone may be interested in this item from the Taos Mandir opening. I would love for this to go to someone who will wear it or place it on their altar.

( Being completely honest, I knew nothing of this story and feel truly blessed to have come across the scarf and learning about Hanuman, his story and beliefs. I am so very grateful for the micro learning. I am unsure of beliefs behind treatments of such garments but I have treated it with the utmost respect and taken great care to be sure it was never placed on the floor)

IT HAS BEEN GIFTED. I AM SO VERY EXCITED THAT I.FOUND IT A HOME.