Makaradhwaj, The son of Hanuman ji

Everyone knows Hanuman ji was celibate for all his life, however there is a mention of his son in various regional retellings of Ramayan.

When Hanuman ji was returning from Lanka after putting it on fire, he took a dip in the ocean. A drop of his sweat was swallowed by a giant fish (sea creature).

This fish was captured by Ahi Raavan, the king of Pataal-lok. When the fish was cut open mighty hero Makaradhwaj appeared.

Ahi Raavan, impressed by his strength, took him under his wings and gave him the task of guarding the gates of his palace in Pataal-lok.

When Shri Ram and Lakshman were kidnapped by Ahi Raavan and taken to Pataal-lok, Hanuman ji went to rescue them and was confronted by Makaradhwaj.

Hanuman ji was confused to know that he was his son. However, Makaradhwaj was loyal to Ahi Raavan, so he fought against his father and was eventually defeated.

After Ahi Raavan was killed by Hanumaan ji, he made Makaradhwaj king of Pataal-lok, with the blessings of Shri Ram.

Jethwa clan of Gujrat who ruled Kathiawar and Porbandar regions are believed to be descendants of Makaradhwaj and worship Hanuman ji as their Ishta-devta. Their Royal flag had image of Hanuman ji on it. Temples of Makaradhwaj can be found in Gujrat, MP, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Release date

Lydbog: 4. maj 2022