12 Names of God Hanuman

Overview

Hanuman Dwadasha Namavali is a Sanskrit devotional text listing 12 key names of Lord Hanuman. Each name refers to a specific deed or attribute, including Anjanisuta (son of Anjana), Vayuputra (son of Vayu), and Sitashokavinasana (destroyer of Sita's sorrow). The text belongs to the Vaishnava devotional tradition.

What are the benefits of chanting Hanuman Dwadasha Namavali?

• Protection from negative energies and obstacles
• Gaining strength and courage
• Fulfillment of desires and aspirations
• Fostering devotion and loyalty
• Overcoming fear and anxiety

When is the best time to recite this?

Mornings and evenings are traditional times for recitation. Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially auspicious for Hanuman worship. The namavali is also recited on Hanuman Jayanti and in times of personal difficulty.

Historical and traditional background

The Dwadasha Namavali draws its names from epithets of Lord Hanuman found across the Ramayana, Puranas, and Shaivite and Vaishnava texts. Lord Hanuman is a central figure in Valmiki's Ramayana, known for his role in the search for Sita and the battle against Ravana. Short namavali lists like this one likely evolved through devotional practice and oral transmission before being codified. The author and precise origin are unknown. The text gained wider circulation during the Bhakti movement.

Available scripts

This text is available in 14 scripts: devanagari, tamil, telugu, kannada, malayalam, gujarati, bengali, iast, gurmukhi, oriya, assamese, sinhala, itrans, hk. Use the script selector to read it in your preferred script.

Related Texts

• Hanuman Chalisa — a 40-verse devotional hymn by Tulsidas
• Sunderkand — the fifth chapter of the Ramayana narrating Hanuman's journey to Lanka
• Hanuman Ashtakam — an eight-verse hymn praising Hanuman's divine attributes
• Bajrang Baan — a protective prayer invoking Hanuman's strength