12 Names of Hanuman

By chanting the twelve names of Lord Hanuman, a person is protected in every way. Such a person gains wealth, enjoys a long life, and becomes free from fear and bondage. Therefore everyone should chant the twelve names of Lord Hanuman.

The 12 names of Lord Hanuman are: Hanuman, Anjanisut, Vayuputra, Mahabal, Rameshtha, Phalgun Sakha, Pingaksha, Amit Vikram, Udadhikraman, Sita Shok Vinashan, Lakshman Prandata, and Dashgriva Darpaha.

1. Hanuman: The one with a crooked chin
2. Anjanisut: Son of Anjani
3. Vayuputra: Son of Pavan (wind god)
4. Mahabal: Possessing great strength
5. Rameshtha: Dear to Rama / Rama’s beloved
6. Phalgun Sakha: Friend of Arjun (Phalgun)
7. Pingaksha: One with brown or golden eyes
8. Amit Vikram: Whose bravery is limitless
9. Udadhikraman: The one who crossed the ocean
10. Sita Shok Vinashan: Destroyer/remover of Sita’s sorrow
11. Lakshman Prandata: Giver of life to Lakshmana
12. Dashagriva Darpaha: The one who shattered Dashagriva’s (Rāvaṇa’s) pride

Chant the Twelve Names only in a state of purity, because these are mantras. Do not chant them in an impure state. If you wish, you may also use “Om” in place of “Shri” in these mantras.

1. Shri Hanumate Namah
2. Shri Anjanisutaya Namah
3. Shri Vayuputraya Namah
4. Shri Mahabalaya Namah
5. Shri Rameshtaya Namah
6. Shri Phalgun Sakhaye Namah
7. Shri Pingakshe Namah
8. Shri Amitvikrame Namah
9. Shri Udadhi Kramane Namah
10. Shri Sita Shok Vinashane Namah
11. Shri Lakshman Pranadatre Namah
12. Shri Dashgreev Darpaha Namah

There is great significance in chanting Lord Hanuman’s names at the three times of day (trikāl). Therefore these names should be chanted at all three times.

• Chanting in the morning grants the person long life (longevity).
• Chanting at noon makes the person wealthy.
• Chanting in the evening brings family happiness.
• Chanting at night or while sleeping brings victory over enemies.

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