Hanuman - Quiz

1. Which Yuga was Hanuman born in? - Treta Yuga
2. Who was Hanuman? -Hanuman was born to vanaras. Vanaras were a type of creatures on earth that looked like monkeys.
3. Who was Hanuman's father? - Kesari. 
4. Hanuman’s mother was an apsara (celestial nymph) who was born on earth due to a curse. What was her name? -Anjani (also spelt Anjana).His mother was Anjana who was actually an apsara. She was cursed and was born as vanara. Her husband was Kesari. They both prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. Lord Shiva was pleased and Hanuman was born. Vayu or wind god is like the father figure for Hanuman. Vayu, god of the wind, carried the divine power of Lord Shiva to Anjana's womb, and thus Hanuman was himself an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
5. Hanumaan is the avataar of which God ? - considered as avataar of Shiva
6. What did Baby Hanuman mistake for a fruit and tried to swallow? - Surya, the sun god
7. Who was hanuman's guru? - The sun god
8. Why Does Hanuman Applied Sindhoor all over His Body ? - For Ayush of Lord Rama. One day, Hanuman noticed that Sitaji wore a red powder in the parting of her hair. Curious, Hanuman enquired, what it was that she was wearing. “ Dear Hanuman, it is Sindoor that I am wearing”, said Sitaji. “What is sindoor and why was it so important?” asked Hanuman. “Sindoor makes Lord Ram happy and would give Him a long and happy life”, explained Sitaji. Hanuman scratched His chin and thought and thought. He realised that Sitaji also did it because she loved Ram and showed it by putting sindoor in Her hair. “I love Ramji too,” though Hanuman, “And I’m going to prove it!” So guess what He did? Well if Sitaji can put sindoor in Her hair to show her love, he decided to cover Himself with it to show His love! He took the sindoor powder and smeared his whole body with it. And He felt very happy and smiled. When He entered Sita’s room, He was completely red, His face, the nose, dhoti, everything was completely red. It looked as though He had taken a bath in the red powder! Sita looked at Him in surprise and asked Him why he had covered himself in sindoor. With a shy smile Hanuman said, “ Sitaji, you are a Devi, a goddess. By putting a little sindoor in your hair, you can make Lord Ram happy and His life longer. But I am only His servant, His dasa(servant), so I will have to do more than that. And that is why I had to cover my whole body with sindoor.” So now you know why the idol of Hanuman is all red. This also shows the great love Hanuman had for Lord Ram and how much He thought about the welfare of Lord Ram, His master.
   Hence it is said that the person who gives away Sindoor and oil for Hanumanji in the temple or does Sindoor Pooja for Hanumanjis Tail for 48 days is granted his wishes.
9. Which mountain did Hanuman bring when asked to bring the Sanjivini Herb? - Dronagiri
10. In the Panchamukha Anjaneya form, four faces are that of a Lion, Eagle, Horse & Monkey. Which is the fifth? -Hayagriva (Horse), Narasimha (Lion), Garuda (eagle) and Varaha (boar) are the four other faces along with Hanuman's face. The origin of Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman can be traced to a story in Ramayana. During the war between Lord Rama and Ravana, Ravana took help of Ahiravana, the king of Pathala. Lord Hanuman in order to protect Lord Rama and Lakshman formed a fortress with his tail. Ahiravana took the form of Vibhishana the noble brother of Ravana and took Lord Ram and Lakshman to Pathala loka. Hanuman entered pathala loka in search of Rama and Lakshmana. He found that life of Ahiravana was hidden in the five lamps which were placed in different directions. He could be killed only by extinguishing all five lamps the same time. To accomplish this Hanuman had to take the form of Panchamukha Hanuman.Hanuman using the five faces in different directions, blows air to extinguish the lamps there by killing Ahiravana.
11. Upon Rama's coronation, what is the gift that Hanuman receives which he takes apart? - Sita's pearl necklace which King Janaka had gifted to her during the time of Rama-Sita's wedding.
12. Which of the sons of Kunti is considered to be a brother of Lord hanuman? - Bheema, on the basis of their having the same father Vayu.
13. Hanuman is not afflicted by Shani (Saturn). Why? -In the Ramayana, Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana. In gratitude, Shani promised that those who prayed to Hanuman would be rescued from Shani's painful effects. According to another version of the story, Lord Shani once climbed onto Hanuman's shoulders, indicating that he (Hanuman) was about to come under the malefic influence of the planet Saturn. Hanuman immediately assumed such a large size that Shani was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. As the pain was unbearable, Shani asked Hanuman to release him, promising that he would moderate the malefic effects of his influence on any person who prayed to Hanuman. At this point, Hanuman released Shani.
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    As is well known, Hanuman was the greatest devotee of Lord Ram. In which episode (kand) of the Ramayana did Hanuman first meet Ram? -Kishkinda Kandam
15. On the banks of which river did Rama and Hanuman first meet? -River Pampa
16. In which form did Hanuman appear before Lord Ram? - Guise of a brahmin
    Name this place where Hanuman finally locates Sita -Ashok Vatika (or the Ashoka Grove)
17. In whose court was Hanuman a minister? - Sugriva
18. Which episode (kand) of the Ramayana details the adventures of Hanuman? - Sundara kandam (5th kandam)
19. During the Mahabharata war, on whose chariot could you see the Hanuman flag? - Arjuna's Chariot
20. Whose arrogance was shattered when he was unable to move the tail of the aged Hanuman whom he chanced upon during a trek in the forest? - Bhima
21. What action Hanuman take with the necklace given by Sita to him ? - tore apart all the pearls and broke the necklace with his teeth.
22. Who is known to be the son of Hanumaan ? -Makardhwaja
23. The Ramayana written by Hanumaan on the Himalayan mountains using his nails is known as? - Hanumad Ramayan
24. Who reminded Hanuman that he can leap over the ocean and reach Lanka? - Jambavan
25. Who struck down Hanuman when he tried to leap and reach the sun? - Indira with his vajra (thunderbolt)
26. Which mountain rose up from the sea to provide resting place to Hanuman while leaping to Lanka? - Mainaka
27. Name the serpent who tried to block Hanuman's way as he was approaching Lanka to find Sita - Surasa
28. Which demon pulled Hanuman’s shadow and tried to eat him? - Simhika
29. What did Hanuman Give to Sita to convince her that he was a messenger of Lord Ram? - Rama's signet ring
30. To which arrow did Hanuman willingly surrender and allowed to be captured? - Brahmastra used by Indrajit
31. Who argued for Hanuman in the court of Ravana after he was captured? - Vibheeshana
32. What was the punishment given by Ravana to Hanuman for destroying Ashoka Vana and killing demons? - setting his tail on fire
33. What jewel did Hanuman carry from Mata Sita to Lord Ram? -Choodamani, the jewel worn on hair by Mata Sita
34. Which mountain did Hanuman lift and bring to Lanka to save the lives of Lakshman and other Vanaras? - Dronagiri
35. What are the blessings that Hanuman received?Lord Hanuman was blessed by all the Gods. Lord Brahma blessed him that no weapon of war could kill him. Brahma blessed him with the power to kill fear. Lord Hanuman is worshipped for strength. Praying to him ensures that all fears are killed. Lord Shiva blessed him with longevity. He also blessed him with the power to cross oceans. This was the power that he used when he went to meet Sita in Lanka. Lord of the wind Vayu dev had blessed him with a boon that he can never be harmed by water. The God of fire Agni blessed Hanuman with the power that no fire can cause him any harm. The Sun God blessed Hanuman with the power to become the biggest and the smallest in size. The Lord of Death Yama promised Hanuman that death will never come to him. Kubera the god of wealth promised Hanuman that he will always be happy. The Lord of Sex Kamdev blessed Hanuman that he will never get affected by sexual desires so he will remain a Brahmachari.He was taught by the Sun God who taught him all the knowledge that he had. It is believed that lord Hanuman was one among those who saw lord Krishna tell Bhagwad Gita in the vishwaroop state. Lord hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Rama. He had promised Lord Rama that he will live on earth as long as people took the name of Rama. This is exactly why Goddess Sita blessed him that his idol will be placed in all public places. This will ensure that he can hear people chanting the name of Lord Rama. Interesting that Lord Hanuman is considered immortal in Hindu mythology. He is said to be alive even today and that is why He is also known as cheeranjeev or the one who lives forever.
36. What is known as hanuman's weapon? - Gada (mace)