Hanuman is a revered heroic figure in Khmer history in southeast Asia. He features predominantly in the Reamker, a Cambodian epic poem, based on the Sanskrit's Ramayana epic.Intricate carvings on the walls of Angkor Wat depict scenes from the Ramayana including those of Hanuman.
In Cambodia and many other parts of southeast Asia, mask dance and shadow theatre arts celebrate Hanuman with Ream (same as Rama of India). Hanuman is represented by a white mask.
Hanuman also known as Pawan Putra, the son of the Lord of Winds. He symbolizes the human excellences of inner self-control, faith and service to a cause, hidden behind the first impressions of a being who looks like a monkey.
In Ramayana, Hanuman was devoted to lord Rama.The Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana, focuses on Hanuman.
While in Mahabharata, he is the son of Kesari & Anjana, in other text available mention that Hanuman has a spiritual father, the god of winds - Vaju, along with many names like Maruti, Pawan Suta, Bajrangbali, Mangalmurti but these names are rarely used. Hanuman is the common name of the monkey god.
Thai Ramakien, mention that Hanuman had relationships with multiple women, including Svayamprabha, Benjakaya (Vibhisana's daughter), Suvannamaccha and even Ravana's wife Mandodari.
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