Think You Know Lord Hanuman? Take the Quiz!
Test your Hanuman knowledge: Dive into these trivia questions!
This Lord Hanuman quiz helps you see what you recall about his daring feats, deep devotion, and key moments from the Ramayana. Play at your pace, learn a few new facts, and spot any gaps to explore later. When you finish, share your score, then try the Shiva quiz or continue with the Ramayana quiz .
Study Outcomes
- Recall Hanuman's Legendary Feats -
Summarize the major feats and heroic acts of Lord Hanuman, reinforcing your understanding of his legendary strength and unwavering devotion.
- Identify Key Adventures of Lord Hanuman -
Select and recognize pivotal adventures from Hanuman's life, including episodes from the Ramayana and other classical tales.
- Analyze Themes of Devotion and Strength -
Interpret the symbolic meanings behind Hanuman's acts of service and power, analyzing how they reflect core themes of devotion.
- Apply Knowledge Through the 'Ask Hanuman' Quiz -
Engage with the 'Ask Hanuman' quiz to test your Hanuman trivia knowledge and solidify retention of key stories and facts.
- Distinguish Lesser-Known Hanuman Facts -
Identify obscure facts and lesser-known stories about Lord Hanuman, distinguishing detailed trivia that goes beyond mainstream narratives.
Cheat Sheet
- Divine Lineage and Birth -
Lord Hanuman is described in the Valmiki Ramayana and Puranic sources as the son of Vĝyu, the wind god, which symbolizes his swift prowess and limitless energy. Remember the mnemonic "Wind's Child, Strength Unfiled" to recall his birth details from traditional texts like the Brahmanda Purana. This divine parentage underpins his role as a powerful protector in Hindu mythology.
- Boon of Lord Shiva -
According to the Skanda Purana and Vishnu Purana, Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva, granted special powers by Brahmĝ, Indra, and other deities. A handy way to remember this is the "Five Deity Blessings" mnemonic (Brahmĝ, Vĝyu, Indra, Surya, Shiva) which accounts for his myriad abilities. These boons explain feats like indestructible skin and formidable strength.
- Heroic Feat: Carrying the Sanjeevani Mountain -
In Sundara Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, Hanuman lifts an entire mountain to deliver the life-restoring herb Sanjeevani to Lakshmana. Consider the formula "Mountain + Miracle = Medicine" to recall this critical rescue. This episode underscores his devotion and selfless service, documented in critical editions by the BORI and scholarly translations by Robert P. Goldman.
- Hanuman Chalisa and Literary Legacy -
Composed by Tulsidas in the 16th century, the 40-verse Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn that highlights Hanuman's virtues and miraculous deeds. Use the memory phrase "Forty Verses, Forty Powers" to learn its key themes quickly. This text is widely studied in devotional literature courses at institutions like Banaras Hindu University.
- Iconography and Symbolism -
Hanuman is typically depicted with a mace (gada), representing his strength, and a mountain in hand, symbolizing his service. A helpful mnemonic is "Mace & Mountain = Might & Mercy" to link visual elements with his narrative role. Art history resources from the British Museum and National Museum New Delhi explore these symbolic depictions in depth.