Some interesting facts about Lord Hanuman

Lord Hanuman, popularly known as Bajranbali, is the son of Maa Anjana and Kesari. Here are some of the interesting facts about our beloved Bajranbali, who is has a day - Tuesday – dedicated to him.

New Delhi: Lord Hanuman, popularly known as Bajrangbali, is the son of Maa Anjana and Kesari. Here are some of the interesting facts about our beloved Bajranbali, who has a day - Tuesday – dedicated to him.

Lord Hanuman, known as Mahavira was Lord Shiva's incarnation.

The 'Pawan Putra', described as a greatest devotee of Lord Rama, once applied sindoor all over his body for his master's (Rama's) long life.

In Sanskrit, the name Hanuman means disfigured jaw.

Mahavira, a brahmachari had a son Makar Dhwaja, who was born to a powerful fish.

Lord Hanuman is also believed to have created his own version of Ramayana.

Son of King Pandu and Kunti, Bheema was a brother of Bajrangbali.

The ardent devotee of Lord Rama, once rejected a gift (pearl necklace) offered by his master's wife Sita. He refused to accept it as it didn't had Rama's name. 

The son of the wind-god Vayu is called by 108 names.

Lord Rama issued death sentence for his greatest devotee and used 'Brahmastra' against Lord Hanuman, but it didn't harm him.