Hanuman is one of the central characters of Ramayana. He is a devotee of Rama and the son of Vayu.
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Why is Lord Hanuman known as "Pavan putra Hanuman"?
As I know, Lord Hanuman's parents were Anjana (mother) and Kesari (father). Then why is Lord Hanuman also known as "Pavan putra Hanuman" (Son of lord Pavan)?
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It is said that Lord Hanuman still lives on the earth, If it so where does he live?
I have heard a lot that Lord Hanuman is immortal but I want to know where he lives?
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Regarding Lord Hanuman's special powers
Regarding Lord Hanuman's special powers namely Anima & Garima, Goswami Tulsidas in his Hanuman Chalisa says 'Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi ke Daata; Asa bara deena Janaki Maata' (verse 30) meaning Hanuman got these powers from Seeta Maata whereas in…
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What is the story of Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Dev idol at Sarangpur?
What is the story of Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Dev idol at Sarangpur(Gujrat)?
Who is the female under Lord Hanuman's foot and why is Lord Hanuman crushing his teen in the image?
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Do followers of Hanuman have to be celibate?
The God Hanuman is such a strict celibate, I wonder whether his disciples too should follow his path. Can someone please illuminate on this?
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Why Sindoor is offered to Lord Hanuman?
I have seen orange statues of Lord Hanuman in temples. It is orange because of "Sindoor" on it. Why "Sindoor" is offered to Lord Hanuman?
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Why flowers of "Ankada" are offered to Lord Hanuman?
Why flowers of "Ankada" are offered to Lord Hanuman?
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Divinity of Hanuman
I am looking for references to divinity of Hanuman-- the scripture texts which say he is divine capable of granting boons/desires.
Just because of birth as Vayu's son it having strength/etc. is not the divinity. Angada, Sugriva, etc also had…
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How many forms Hanuman are there?
How many forms of Hanuman are there? There are lots of forms that Hanuman has but exactly how many are there?
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Is a devotee of lord Hanuman required to maintain his chastity?
I usually feel guilty when I feel attracted towards a girl due to the fact that I'm a hanuman bhakt.
As from what I've heard from my elders that Hanuman bhakts are required to maintain their chastity atleast until they get married.
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Why did Hanuman fight his son?
I recently found out that lord Hanuman has a son through the question asked on this site called "Did lord Hanuman have a son".
After that, a comment I saw said that he had to fight his son to enter a place. Why did he have to fight him even after…
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Thread on Leg/Ankle
I was recently watching Indian Kushti wrestling and I noticed that a lot of people (males) wear some thread on their ankle. I also have seen a poojari wearing one on his right leg when I visited a temple (In America). I was wondering what the…
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Hanuman panchakavacha in any scripture
Is there any mention of hanuman panchakavacha.I mean in any scripture.I know that hanuman pancharoop is mentioned in ramayana but i am talking about mantra??
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Is Lord Hanuman really immortal and what are ways to become his true follower
The question just hit my mind with a question mark. Does lord hanuman really exists (immortal)?
What are the best ways to become his true follower and how to impress him.
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What exactly is the procedure for hanuman fasting praying? Which prayer to recite?
I have started Tuesday fasting. It's been 3 months. But everytime i pray i recite Hanuman chalisa and i think that's not just enough. Is there anything more to include? I pray in the evening as well and my procedure stays the same. I have one meal…
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