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Who is the Son of Lord Hanuman?

Lord Hanuman is universally worshipped as a 'Bal Brahmachari' (a strict, lifelong celibate). Therefore, people are often shocked to learn that according to the Ramayana (specifically the local and regional versions), Hanuman actually has a son.

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Was Hanuman married?

Answer

According to the Parashara Samhita, to master certain advanced Vedic scriptures (which only a married man was allowed to study), Hanuman married Suvarchala, the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). However, it was a purely spiritual marriage, and he remained a physical celibate for life.

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Key Facts

In several temples across India, particularly in Gujarat (like the Dandi Hanuman Temple in Dwarka) and Rajasthan, Hanuman and his son Makardhwaja are worshipped together in the same shrine.

The Name of the Son

The son of Lord Hanuman is named Makardhwaja (рдордХрд░рдзреНрд╡рдЬ). He was a mighty warrior who was half-Vanara (monkey) and half-Makar (a mythical fish/crocodile).

The Fascinating Birth Story

Since Hanuman was a celibate, Makardhwaja was not born through normal means.

According to the legend, after Hanuman burned down the city of Lanka (Lanka Dahan) with his flaming tail, he took a dip in the ocean to cool off and soothe his burns. Due to the intense heat and exhaustion, a drop of his sweat fell into the ocean.

A giant fish (or reptile) named Makardhwaja swallowed this drop of sweat. From this divine sweat, the fish became pregnant and later gave birth to a powerful son. The son was named Makardhwaja, after his mother.

The Meeting of Father and Son

Makardhwaja grew up to become the guard of Patal Loka (the underworld), which was ruled by Ahiravan (Ravana's brother).

When Ahiravan kidnapped Lord Rama and Lakshmana and took them to Patal Loka, Hanuman went down to rescue them. There, he was stopped at the gates by a powerful warrior who introduced himself as 'Makardhwaja, the son of Hanuman'. After a fierce but respectful battle, Hanuman defeated his son, rescued Rama, and later crowned Makardhwaja as the new King of Patal Loka.

Questions and Answers

Was Hanuman married?+

According to the Parashara Samhita, to master certain advanced Vedic scriptures (which only a married man was allowed to study), Hanuman married **Suvarchala**, the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). However, it was a purely spiritual marriage, and he remained a physical celibate for life.

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