Hanuman Jayanti 2023: 10 Popular Names of Lord Hanuman and Their Meanings

HANUMAN JAYANTI 2023: Lord Hanuman is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, according to Hindu mythology. He is the symbol of devotion and strength. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated every year on the occasion of his birthday and hence holds great significance among the Hindus.

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According to the Panchang, Hanuman Jayanti falls on Purnima Tithi or the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. This year, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on April 6.

On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees hold and visit temples to worship Lord Hanuman. Grand festivities and spectacular processions mark the celebration of the day across the country.

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On this day, let’s look at 10 names for Lord Hanuman:

1. Vayu Putra
   Lord Hanuman is also known as Vayu Putra, meaning “the son of the Vayu”. According to mythology, Lord Hanuman is the son of Pawan Dev, also known as Vayu Dev. The name also symbolizes the emphatic power and strength that Lord Hanuman possesses.
2. Anjani Sut
   Lord Hanuman was the son of Queen Anajna, also known as Anjani Devi, and Kesari, the Vanara king of Kishkindha, according to the Hindu epic Ramayana. Lord Hanuman is thus named after his mother as AnjaniSut. This name is derived from the blessings he received from his mother to achieve numerous achievements in his life.
3. Mahabali
   Mahabali means the one who has tremendous power or strength. Lord Hanuman was known for his strength and physical prowess, which helped him eliminate the evil forces. Among the devotees, this name is chanted to invoke positive power and inspiration to achieve success in life.
4. Rameshtha
   Lord Hanuman is the supreme devotee of Lord Rama. This name is given to him after witnessing his supreme devotion towards Lord Rama as narrated in Ramayana. It indicates the importance of dedication.
5. Sita Shoka Vinashana
   The name means the one who took away the grief of Goddess Sita. This name is believed to have originated when Lord Hanuman visited Lanka to track down the Goddess Sita.
6. Uddhikaramana
   This name refers to the one who crossed the ocean. Lord Hanuman received this name when he crossed the ocean to reach Lanka. This name means that any impossible work can be done with the blessings of Lord Hanuman.
7. Dashagriva Darpaha
   Dasagriva means ten-headed and Darpah means to destroy pride. So the name refers to the one who destroyed the pride of Ravana, the ten-headed king. This name came about after he set fire to Lanka, which was built of pure gold, to teach Ravana a lesson. It means the act of destroying the enemy’s ego.
8. Lakshamana Pran data
   After saving the life of Lord Rama’s brother Lakshmana by bringing Sanjeevni Booti from the Himalayas, he was given this name. It stands for providing life in a critical situation.
9. Bajrangbali
   The one with legs and hands is as powerful as enlightenment. It stands for strength and people usually chant this name when they are performing a task that involves strength and guts.
10. Ramdhuta
    This name means messenger of Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is known as the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and he played an important role during Lord Rama’s Vanvas as mentioned in the epic Ramayana. In this scripture, Hanumanji is described as the ‘Messenger of Lord Rama’.

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