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Hanuman's mother was Anjana and hence his name Anjneya. Who was his Father?

  1. Vaayu

  2. Kesari

  3. Shiva

  4. Anjan
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Explanation

Hanuman's father was Kesari, a vanara (monkey) king. Kesari was married to Anjana, hence Hanuman is called 'Anjaneya' (son of Anjana). Hanuman is also considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is known as 'Vayu-putra' (son of wind god) because Vayu blessed the couple with a child.

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