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Kashtabhanjan Hanuman

कष्टभञ्जन हनुमान्
Also known as: Kaṣṭabhañjana Hanumān, Devka Hanuman, Gujarat Deity

About

A form of Hanuman worshipped at the Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Temple in Devka, Gujarat. The name means 'remover of sorrows' (kashta = sorrow, bhanjan = remover). Represents Hanuman's power to alleviate suffering and protect devotees from difficulties.

Attributes

Sorrow removalProtectionStrengthHanuman form

Symbols

GadaSindoorDevka temple

Associated Mantras

Om Hanumate Namaḥ
Kashtabhanjan Stotram
Hanuman Chalisa

Festivals

Hanuman JayantiSaturday worship

Scriptures

RamayanaHanuman Chalisa

Regions Worshipped

GujaratDevkaWestern India

Iconography

Hanuman with gada. Smeared with vermilion. Fierce yet compassionate expression.