Satyamshakti/Annant Drishti Adhyatam Peetham
Satyamshakti/Annant Drishti Adhyatam Peetham

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What are the different forms of Hanuman ji, and why did he take those forms?
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The celestial son of Wind God and avatar of Shiva, The Mighty Lord Hanuman is eulogized in various forms. Here're some of them:
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1.) Sankat mochan:
In this form, He can be seen taking a mountain with him.
2.) Pratihari:
He can be seen Standing or sitting, in a relaxed form, holding his Kaumudaki mace.
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3.) Panchmukhi:
Panchmukhi avatar of Hanuman holds Combined powers of Poorna avatars of Shri Ram (Narasimha, Haygriva, Varaha) with pakshi Raj Garud - took this form to slay demons Ahiravan & Mahiravan & to help Sitaji against Ravan.
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4.) Ekadashi avatar:
Also universal form of Hanuman. Here he assumed powers of almost all Gods - Ram, Shiva, Ganesha, Bhairav etc. Little is available about this form in the text - Ekadashi Hanuman Kavach was written by Brahma & told by Sage Agastya.
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5.) Ram Darbar:
In this form, he's seen in the Court of Shri Ram, eulogizing him, with folded hands.
6.) A son of Maa Durga :
He can be seen walking In front of Maa Durga, holding her flag in his hand, along with Batuk Bhairav.
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7.) Chaturbhuja Murti :
In this form, he blessed a Ved Pandit named named Kapila.
8.) Vimashti Bhuja Murti:
Hanuman has 20 hands with infallible weapons. He appeared thus at Brahmalok, where Saptarishis & Brahma prostrated to him.
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9.) Astadasa Bhuja Murti:
Has 18 hands, with Deadly weapons. Sage Durvasa prostrated before him in this form:
10.) Trimsa Bhuja Murti:
An Ugra form with 32 hands, with weapons. King Somdatta got his kingdom back after worshipping this form:
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These were the ten major Forms of Hanumanji.
This and other material related to Hanumanji can be found in Hanumat Charitra i.e a Life story of Hanumanji by Sage Parasara.
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