Farther on, children waved orange flags and called Hanuman’s name in happy bursts. Kavya bounced in place and tugged at Vivek’s hand, ready to follow them.

“Why do people love Hanuman so much?” Vivaan asked, slowing at last. Vivek smiled and said Hanuman stood by what was right, helped without fuss, and stayed brave when things got hard.

Vivaan nodded and tapped his pouch. That felt bigger than cheering at the loudest moment.