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The celestial nymph cursed to be born as Anjana (hanuman's mother) was

  1. urvashi

  2. punjikhasthala

  3. menaka

  4. tilottama
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Explanation

According to Ramayana tradition, Punjikhastala was a celestial nymph (apsara) in Indra's court who was cursed to be born as a monkey and become Hanuman's mother, Anjana. The curse was a result of either disrespecting a sage or an improper action, depending on the version. Anjana performed severe penance to beget Hanuman as a son, who would be an avatar of Lord Shiva.

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