Hanuman known also as Anjaneya, is one of the most important personalities in the epic, the Ramayana. Hanuman is a vanara. Vanaras are apelike humanoids that were created by Brahma and other Gods to help Rama in battle against Ravana. Hanuman is famous for aiding Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, in rescuing His Consort, Sita, from the Rakshasa king Ravana. The monkey general, Hanuman is shown standing with his hands together in respect in adoration of Rama. Hanuman is renown for his faithful and steadfast service to Rama as told in the Ramayana epic in which Hanuman played an active part.