Vanara of Kishkindha. Also called Kesarin.
Kesari is a vanara chief, husband of Anjana and the earthly father of Hanuman, who is therefore called Kesari-nandana.
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Kesari rules a mountain region and is known for great strength. Jambavan names him when reminding Hanuman of his birth, and Kesari is among the vanara leaders who bring their troops to Sugriva for the war.
Kesari appears in 3 sargas across 2 Kandas.
