Is Hanuman an avatar of Shiva?

Hanuman is mentioned as an avatar of Rudra in few medieval-era Sanskrit texts. Only Shiva Purana mentions Hanuman as an avatar of Shiva; all other Puranas and scriptures clearly mention him as an avatar of Vayu or spiritual son of Vayu or sometimes avatar of Rudra (which is also another name of Vayu).
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Why did Lord Shiva take Hanuman avatar?

Lord Hanuman is said to be the eleventh avatar of Lord Shiva. He was born to Mata Anjani and Kesari. This avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to emphasise the importance of Yagya and the importance of remaining detached.
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Which god avatar is Shiva?

The vanara god Hanuman who helped Rama (the Vishnu avatar) is considered by some to be the eleventh avatar of Rudra (Shiva). Some regional deities like Khandoba are also believed by some to be avatars of Shiva. Ashwatthama, the son of Drona is also considered to an Avatar of Lord Shiva.
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Is Rama avatar of Shiva?

No Lord Ram was not avatar of Lord Shiva,he was avatar of Lord Vishnu. Seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu:Ram Avatar,Out of 10 avatars of LordVishnu,Lord Ram is Seventh avatar .
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Who is father of Vishnu?

The birth of these three Gods is a great mystery in itself. While many purans believe that God Brahma and God Vishnu were born from God Shiva, there is no hardcore evidence to prove the same.
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Is Buddha avatar of Vishnu?

In the Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism, the historic Buddha or Gautama Buddha, is the ninth avatar among the ten major avatars of the god Vishnu. In contemporary Hinduism the Buddha is revered by Hindus who usually consider "Buddhism to be another form of Hinduism".
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Is Vishnu stronger than Shiva?

So let's see who is superior. In my opinion both Lord shiva and vishnu equally are superior. It just some kind of duty where ones play important role. Lord Shiva and Lord vishnu both are not powerful in front of Supreme god Kabir parmeshwar ji.
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Is Ganesh an avatar of Vishnu?

Lord Ganesha is the recipient of mercy from Bhagavan Sri Veda Vyasa Ji (he is an avatar of Bhagavan Sri Maha Vishnu).
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Where is Lord Shiva now?

Mount Kailash, a high peak in Kailash Range, is considered as sacred in Hinduism as it is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash along with his consort Goddess Parvati and their children, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
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Can Hanuman beat Shiva?

Hanuman can knock out and beat him out in no time. Speed of Hanuman is compared to his father Vayu deva.
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Where Hanuman is living now?

Kalyuga: It is believed that Lord Hanuman resides on the Gandmadan Mountain.
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Which Rudra is Hanuman?

Has Hanuman Ji ever taken the form of Lord Shiva? Never/ Hanuman Ji, never took the form of Lord Shiva, though, he was 11th Rudra, and he is still considered the Rudra and son of wind and Lord Shiva also.
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Is Lord Shiva still on earth?

The monist Shiva literature posit absolute oneness, that is Shiva is within every man and woman, Shiva is within every living being, Shiva is present everywhere in the world including all non-living being, and there is no spiritual difference between life, matter, man and Shiva.
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How can I meet Shiva?

Ways to connect with Lord Shiva
  1. Free your mind of all clutter and be pure as fire –Remember your mind doesn't control you and your actions. ...
  2. Chant Om Namah Shiva- Start with daily practice of 108 times mantra and increase in multiples like 216,432 and keep going, you can achieve surprising benefits.
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Is Ganga wife of Shiva?

No, Goddess Ganga is not Shiva's wife. Shiva has only one wife and she is Goddess Shakthi. Goddess Shakthi in her first birth was born as Sati and Immolated herself, due to her father's attitude towards her husband Shiva, and not realizing her true Shakthi form.
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Who killed Vishnu?

Finally, Sharabha defeats Vishnu.
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Which demon was killed by Ganesha?

Mahodara: As Mahodara, Lord Ganesha overcame the combined forces of the three demons, Mohasur, Durbuddhi, and his son Jnanaari, capturing the first, and slaying the other two. 4.
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What is the name of Ganesha in Kaliyuga?

In the Kali Yuga, he is Dhumraketu (Dhūmraketu), with two arms, of smoke complexion, mounted on a horse.
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Who is greater Krishna or Shiva?

In Hindu scriptures, there are 18 puranas – each dedicated to a particular name for God – and each establishing that name as supreme. The Shiva purana establishes Lord Shiva as the greatest. The Vishnu purana establishes Lord Vishnu as the greatest. The Shrimad Bhagvad Purana establishes Lord Krishna as the greatest.
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Is Narayana Shiva?

The Śruti texts mention Narayana as the primordial being , who was present even when Brahma and Ishana (Shiva) were not present. Thus, He is the Supreme Soul.
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Did Krishna fight with Shiva?

Every time Shri Krishna was more powerful than Banasura, Banasura began to see his defeat, then he called Lord Shankar to fight in the war, thus Lord Shankar and Shri Krishna started the great war which lasted for many days, then Shri Krishna asked Lord Shankar.
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Did Buddha talk about Shiva?

The answer is rather obvious: Buddha did not mention Shiva because he did not exists at that time! Only later did brahmins cook up the concept of Shiva, Parvati, Skanda, Ganesha, etc.
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Did Buddha mention Krishna?

He did not make any direct mention of Krishna except once when he said that wise and learned people identify him as one of the 10 significant manifestations of Lord Vishnu. So that is the answer. Buddha never said anything about Ram and Krishna.
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Which is oldest religion in world?

The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit.
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Who came first Vishnu or Shiva?

This scepticism is found in Upanishads too, although many attempts are made. Later, in Tantras, we are told that matter came first as the Goddess, and from her came the mind, taking three male forms: Brahma, the priest; Vishnu, the king; Shiva, the ascetic.
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