Why did Hanuman get cursed?

Indra, the king of the gods, struck Hanuman with a thunderbolt on the jaw (hanu), thus inspiring the name. When Hanuman continued to misbehave, powerful sages cursed him to forget his magic powers, such as the ability to fly or to become infinitely large, until he was reminded of them.
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Why was Hanuman cursed?

4) He was cursed to forget his powers

Mischievous in his youth, Hanuman would often bother the temple priests and sages by disrupting their sacrificial ceremonies in various ways. Angered by Hanuman's antics, they eventually cursed him to forget his powers until he was reminded of them by another.
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Who granted immortality to Hanuman?

Surya, the sun god, gave him the power to change the size of his body. Yama blessed him with good health and immortality. Vishwakarma, the divine architect, offered a boon that Hanuman would be safe from all objects of his creation.
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What was the punishment of Hanuman?

Instigated, Vishwamitra charged up to Lord Ram and asked Hanuman to be punished to death for his act of disrespect. Lord Ram, who was a former student of Sage Vishwamitra, could not ignore his guru's command and, hence, ordered Hanuman's execution by arrows.
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What happens when Hanuman gets angry?

Dewan, who has written three books on Hanuman and has just completed a 450-page definitive biography of Hanumanji using Valmiki, Kamb and Tulsi, regional Ramayans and other scriptures, says, ''Râvan's spy Shuk said, 'When Hanuman gets angry he can wipe out entire oceans.
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Did Hanuman ever fight with Shiva?

Then Shiv and Hanuman started to fight. Shiv becomes very happy to see his skills and asked him to demand a boon and Hanuman demanded him to return the lives of Pushkal and Shatrughan. Then, Hanuman took the Sanjeevani mountain and Shiv gave them their life back.
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Why ladies are not allowed in Hanuman Temple?

Devotees consider Lord Hanuman to be a brahmachari and, hence, restrict the entry of women into Hanuman temples. It is believed that women who enter the temple are cursed instead of being blessed.
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Is Hanuman an angry god?

Lord Hanuman illustrated in kids' books and cartoons is non-violent and courteous. Anger is his last emotion. But the image of Lord Hanuman that have become popular on the streets in the form of stickers is that of an angry Hanuman.
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Who is more powerful than Hanuman?

Mahabala/Mahabali, "the strongest one"
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Why Hanuman face is red?

It comes from the vast body of Hindu mythology of India. One day Goddess Sita was applying vermilion (red sindoor) on her forehead after a bath. Seeing this, Lord Hanuman asked, “Oh Mother Sita, why are you applying vermilion on your forehead?”
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Which god can defeat Hanuman?

Kalanemi (Sanskrit: कालनेमि, romanized: Kālanemi) is a rakshasa mentioned in various adaptations of the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is the son of Maricha, who was tasked by Ravana, the epic's main antagonist to kill Hanuman.
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Why did Hanuman forget all his powers?

Indra, the king of the gods, struck Hanuman with a thunderbolt on the jaw (hanu), thus inspiring the name. When Hanuman continued to misbehave, powerful sages cursed him to forget his magic powers, such as the ability to fly or to become infinitely large, until he was reminded of them.
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How many years Hanuman lived on earth?

Known for his strong intent, grit and physical energy, Lord Hanuman was also said to have been able to transform into any form. The appearance of Hanuman dates back to almost 2.59 million years before.
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Did Hanuman actually exist?

He told the media: "If we talk archaeologically, and scientifically, there is no physical proof that Hanuman ever existed."
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Who is most powerful god?

Indra also called Śakra, the supreme god, is the first of the 33, followed by Agni.
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Is Hanuman still alive proof?

There is no mention of his departure in the Puranas.

There is a story of the birth of Lord Hanuman in the Vedas and Puranas, but his departure is not mentioned anywhere in any Vedas, Puranas, or scriptures that prove that Hanuman is immortal and he is present on earth all the time.
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How tall was Hanuman?

He can transform himself into as large as anything whether it could be upto universe or as smallest as atoms. So his height is not constant. But generally he lived with a muscular hulky body about 11 feet taller because lord ramchandra was between 8.5 to 9 feet(that's why he is called as aajanubaahu). Jai shree ram.
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Can female worship Hanuman?

Though it is not mentioned in Vedas, since ages it is a known fact that women don't worship Hanuman. The reason why people don't recommend girls to worship Lord Hanuman is that he is known to be 'Bal Brahmachari'. However, girls can be a staunch follower of Hanuman and also chant Hanuman Chalisa.
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Who can defeat Shiva?

Ifrit is the perfect summon to use against Shiva because Ifrit's attacks exploit Shiva's weaknesses. While Ifrit will attack Shiva automatically, you and your party can use your own ATB Points to make Ifrit use more powerful fire attacks against the ice queen.
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Who is the most angry god in the world?

In Hinduism, Kali (Devanāgari: कलि, IAST: kali, with both vowels short; from a root kad, 'suffer, hurt, startle, confuse') is the being who reigns during the age of the Kali Yuga and acts as the nemesis of Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of the Hindu preserver deity, Vishnu. This article contains Indic text.
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What race is Hanuman?

The author's examination of the Hindu epic Ramayana found that Hanuman and his companions inhabited 'a distinctive' human culture.
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How was Hanuman so powerful?

Hanuman has several magical powers bestowed by different Gods. He can change himself to a size of a mole and can expand his presence as huge as touching the sky. This son of Anjani and Kesari is limitless in his power and intelligence and yet is always eager to serve his Master.
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What happens if you pray to Hanuman?

By worshipping Hanuman Ji, negative energies disappear, and auspicious works are completed. Lord Hanuman has the power to help you get rid of misfortunes and take your life path towards goodness. Additionally, praying to Lord Hanuman also helps appease the spirits and energies causing issues or obstacles in your life.
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Who is the lady under Hanuman's feet?

Surasa also Siras is a Hindu goddess, who is described as the mother of the nagas (serpents). Her most popular tale appears in the Hindu epic Ramayana, where she is tasked to test the god Hanuman on his way to Lanka.
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Can girls go to Mandir in periods?

Women monks and devotees are also allowed to enter the temple even during menstruation. In many parts of India, menstruation is still considered to be impure in the Hindu faith. Women are prohibited from participating in normal life while menstruating.
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