Why Did Hanuman Burn Lanka? The Story and Deeper Meaning of Lanka Dahan Introduction   The story of Lanka Dahan , the burning of Lanka by Lord Hanuman , is one of the most powerful and memorable episodes of the Ramayana. It is often remembered as the moment when Hanuman set the golden city of Lanka ablaze with his burning tail. However, the episode is much more than a tale of destruction. Explore: The meaning of Ashta Siddhi and Nava Nidhi and its connection to Lord Hanuman  Lord Hanuman sets Lanka ablaze during the legendary Lanka Dahan Read: the story of Bal Hanuman, why did young Hanuman leap towards the Sun  Lanka Dahan happened after Hanuman crossed the ocean in search of Goddess Sita, discovered her in Ashoka Vatika, delivered Lord Rama's message to her, and confronted the powerful forces of Ravana's kingdom. When Ravana's soldiers captured Hanuman and punished him by setting his tail on fire, they unknowingly turned their own decision against them. Hanuman used ...