Hanuman
11th incarnation of God, Great devotee of Rama, Hindu God of strength, learning, and devotion
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Summary
Hanuman is a Hindu deity[1]. He ranks in the top 3% of hindu deity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,814 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Kesari[3], Vayu[4]
- Mother: Añjanā[5]
- Spouse: Suvannamaccha[6]
- Child: Macchanu[7], Makardhwaja[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Instance of: Characters in the Ramayana[10], mythological or legendary ape[11]
- Commons category: Hanuman[12]
- Said to be the same as: Sun Wukong[13]
- Armament: gada[14]
- Worshipped by: Hinduism[15]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Present in work: Ramayana[20]
- Has effect: Sun Wukong[21]
- Name in native language: हनुमान्[22]
- Different from: Semnopithecus[23]
- Incarnation of: Shiva[24]
Why It Matters
Hanuman has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 117 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Hanuman's parents?
Hanuman's father was Kesari[3]. Hanuman's mother was Añjanā[5].
Who was Hanuman married to?
Hanuman's spouses include Suvannamaccha[6].