We all recite the daily Hanuman Chalisa to alleviate all our sorrows. However, many of us may not know about Unlimited Power and Significance of Hanuman’s Twelve Names mantras or Dwadasha Namavali Mantra of Lord Hanuman as mentioned in our scriptures. Just like all other deities have twelve names, similarly, Hanuman also has twelve names. Reciting these 12 Names of Lord Hanuman helps dispel long-standing troubles, increases lifespan, brings wealth, and destroys enemies.
Benefits of Chanting 12 Names of Lord Hanuman Mantra :
1.Regularly reciting these Hanuman names helps devotees get rid of long-standing illnesses and attain a longer lifespan.
2.It brings peace to family life and improves relationships between husbands and wives.
3.Troubles that have been persisting for a long time and seemed unsolvable are easily resolved by chanting these names.
4.It removes all types of obstacles and impediments.
5.It alleviates the problems caused by malefic planets and pacifies their negative effects.
6.It brings success and growth in one’s professional field and career.
7.It helps in liberation from one’s own sins.
8.Regular chanting reduces insomnia and anxiety.
9.Chanting in the morning leads to a longer life, during midday to wealth accumulation, in the evening to family harmony, and before sleep at night helps in the destruction of enemies.
How to Recite the Dwadasha Namavali Mantra of Lord Hanuman :
One ) There are no strict rules for reciting the twelve names of Hanuman. However, it is recommended to recite it three times a day – in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Two ) If there are challenging circumstances, you can recite it 1200 times. However, you don’t have to complete the 1200 recitations in one day; you can do it gradually as per your convenience.
Three ) For success in your profession, the mantra can be recited 120 times for 42 days.
Four ) To eliminate enemies and for peaceful sleep, chant the mantra during nighttime with devotion.
Five ) For planetary afflictions or to attain planetary peace, recite it nine times during the day.
Six ) To seek relief from illnesses, chant the mantra in the morning.
Whenever you recite these twelve names of Lord Hanuman, it is advised to sit in front of a picture or idol of Hanuman, and light a lamp and incense as an offering.
12 Names of Lord Hanuman Mantra // Dwadasha Namavali of Lord Hanuman Mantra
| Mantra in English | Name of Lord Hanuman | Meaning | Mantra in Hindi | Name of Lord Hanuman in Hindi |
| 1. Om Shri Hanumate Namah। | Hanuman. | Who has a cleft in the chin. | ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः। | हनुमान। |
| 2. Om Anjani Sutaya Namah। | Anjani Suta. | Son of Anjani Devi. | ॐ अञ्जनी सुताय नमः। | अञ्जनी सुत। |
| 3.Om Vayuputraya Namah। | Vayu Putra. | Son of Vayu Dev. | ॐ वायुपुत्राय नमः। | वायु पुत्र। |
| 4. Om Mahabalaya Namah। | Mahabala | Who Possess great strength. | ॐ महाबलाय नमः। | महाबल। |
| 5. Om Rameshthaya Namah। | Rameshta. | Who is devoted to Lord Rama. | ॐ रामेष्ठाय नमः। | रामेष्ट। |
| 6. Om Phalguna Sakhaya Namah। | Phalguna Sakha. | Who is friend of Arjun. | ॐ फाल्गुण सखाय नमः। | फाल्गुण सखा। |
| 7. Om Pingakshaya Namah। | Pingaksha. | Who has yellow or redish eyes. | ॐ पिंगाक्षाय नमः। | पिङ्गाक्ष। |
| 8. Om Amitavikramaya Namah। | Amita Vikrama. | Who is infinite or limitless brave. | ॐ अमितविक्रमाय नमः। | अमित विक्रम। |
| 9. Om Udadhikramanaya Namah। | Udadhikramana. | Who has crossed the Ocean. | ॐ सीताशोकविनाशनाय नमः। | सीता शोक विनाशन। |
| 10. Om Sitashokavinashanaya Namah। | Sita Shoka Vinashana. | Who has removed the sorrow of Sita. | ॐ सीताशोकविनाशनाय नमः। | सीता शोक विनाशन। |
| 11. Om Lakshmanapranadatre Namah। | Lakshmana Prana Data. | Who is the giver of the life of Laxmana. | ॐ लक्ष्मणप्राणदात्रे नमः। | लक्ष्मण प्राण दाता। |
| 12. Om Dashagrivasya Darpaya Namah। | Dashagriva Darpaha | Who is had destroyed the pride of ten headed [ Ravana]. | ॐ दशग्रीवस्य दर्पाय नमः। | दशग्रीव दर्पहा। |
Among all the mantras of Bajrangbali, the Dwadasha Namavali is considered one of the most powerful. It is believed that anyone who recites these twelve names of Hanuman with unwavering devotion will be protected by Hanuman in all ten directions, in the heavens, and in the netherworld.
