Why is Hanuman called Bajrang?

It is actually Vajr
Vajr
A vajra is a ritual weapon symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force).
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-ang which means, the one who has a body (ang) like a diamond (Vajra) which can't be broken
. Bali means the one who possesses strength. Hence, it says that Hanuman is so powerful with a great body.
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What is the meaning of Bajrang?

Adjective. a corrupted version of Vajrang which means organs equivalent to the Vajra of Indra, powerful, super powerful, superman, sturdy.
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What does Bajrang Bali mean?

Vajrang Bali/Bajrang Bali, "the strong one (bali), who had limbs (anga) as hard or as tough as vajra (diamond)"; this name is widely used in rural North India.
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What is difference between Hanuman and Bajrangbali?

Hanuman ji is also known as Sankatmochan. Because he always removes the sorrows of his devotees. Hanuman ji, the god of strength and intelligence, is also called Bajrangbali.
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Why is Hanuman called RudrAnsh?

Lord Hanuman is not a Rudra Roop but a RudrAnsh means Portion of Rudra or having few qualities of Param-Ishvar/Shiva/Rudra. He was born as Animal(monkey) because Once upon a time King Ravana wanted to meet GOD Shiva and wanted to take to him(Shiva) to Lanka.
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Why is Hanuman also called Bajrangbali?



Who is the 11th avatar of Lord Shiva?

According to some other puranas, Lord Shiva had 24 avatars, just like Lord Vishnu. The vanara god Hanuman who helped Rama (the Vishnu avatar) is considered by some to be the eleventh avatar of Rudra (Shiva).
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Which god is still alive on Earth?

The above lines mean that by daily remembering these 8 immortals (Ashwatthama, King Mahabali, Vedvyasa, Hanuman, Vibhishana, Kripacharya, Parashurama and Rishi Markandaya) one can be free of all ailments and live for more than 100 years.
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Can we read Hanuman Chalisa bed?

It is said that Hanuman Chalisa can also guard you against the nightmares and helps wards off negative energy and evil spirit. It is suggested to keep Hanuman Chalisa under the pillow while sleeping to get rid of the nightmares permanently.
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Where is Hanuman ji now?

Kalyuga: It is believed that Lord Hanuman resides on the Gandmadan Mountain.
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Is Hanuman an avatar of Shiva?

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. This legend is associated with a king named Nabhag, his father Shradhadeva and Sage Angiras.
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Did Hanuman have a wife?

It is said that according to Shastra Parashar Samhita, Hanuman Ji was first married to Suryaputri Survachala to get complete knowledge from Suryadev. After this Hanuman Ji was married to Anangkusuma, the daughter of Lankapati Ravana.
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What are Hanuman's powers?

As Hanuman exhibits extraordinary abilities in Rama's service throughout the adventure, including speed, strength, courage, and wisdom, the friendship between the two develops and deepens, proving ultimately that Hanuman's greatest ability is, in fact, his incredibly staunch loyalty and devotion.
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How is Bali related to Hanuman?

Bali's pride had increased a lot. However, the pride of Bali, which managed to defeat even Ravana, was finally broken by Hanuman. Once upon a time, Rama devotees were doing penance in Hanuman forest. At the same time, Bali also reached there and began to disturb Hanuman's penance in pride.
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Who is known as Maruti?

Maruti (मारुति), a Sanskrit name referring to Hanuman, son of the Hindu wind god, Pawan Dev.
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Who was Ravana in his previous birth?

Know who Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Kansa and Shishupala were in their previous birth. Who were the four Kumaras who had cursed them and why?
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Where is 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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Who has seen Hanuman?

Presence of Hanuman

Hanuman is a Chiranjeevi, he is immortal. There have been numerous saints who have seen Hanuman in modern times, notably Tulsidas (16th century), Sri Ramdas Swami (17th century), and Raghavendra Swami (17th century). Many others have also testified to his presence wherever the Ramayan is recited.
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How did Lord Hanuman get his name?

While still a baby, Hanuman, the child of a nymph by the wind god, tried to fly up and grab the Sun, which he mistook for a fruit. Indra, the king of the gods, struck Hanuman with a thunderbolt on the jaw (hanu), thus inspiring the name.
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How many types of Hanuman are there?

Hanuman Janmotsav Special: 19 Forms ('रूप/Roop') of Lord Hanuman.
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What does it mean when you dream of Hanuman?

Answer: According to dream astrology, if a person sees Hanuman's temple in a dream, then all the obstacles will be overcome in his coming time, enemies will be suppressed!
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Who is father of Vishnu?

Together these three Lords symbolize nature's rules, which is everything that is created is eventually destroyed. 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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Who created Rudra?

The Bhagavata Purana Canto 3 Chapter 3 mentions that Rudra is born from the anger of Lord Brahma. The names are mentioned in Canto 3 Chapter 3 and Verse 12 as follows: Manyu. Manu.
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Is Lord Rudra and Shiva same?

Rudra and Shiva

Shiva as known today shares many features with Rudra, and Shiva and Rudra are viewed as the same personality in Hindu scriptures. The two names are used synonymously. Rudra, the god of the roaring storm, is usually portrayed in accordance with the element he represents as a fierce, destructive deity.
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