Names of Hanuman Ji's 8 Siddhis and 9 Nidhis: Today, Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated across the country. Hanuman Ji was born on the day of Chaitra Purnima (the full moon day of the month of Chaitra); therefore, this date is celebrated as Hanuman Janmotsav (Hanuman's birth festival). Hanuman Ji is known as *Pavanputra* (Son of the Wind) and is a *Chiranjeevi* (an immortal being). He is the bestower of the *Ashta Siddhis* (Eight Supernatural Powers) and *Nava Nidhis* (Nine Divine Treasures). Goswami Tulsidas Ji has written in the *Hanuman Chalisa*: "Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Data, As Var Deen Janaki Mata" (You are the bestower of the eight Siddhis and nine Nidhis; Mother Janaki [Sita] granted you this boon). Mother Sita had bestowed upon Hanuman Ji the boon to grant the eight Siddhis and nine Nidhis. Hanuman Ji possessed the extraordinary capacity to handle and utilize these powers. Let us explore which 8 Siddhis and 9 Nidhis are possessed by Hanuman Ji.

**The 8 Siddhis Attained by Hanuman Ji**
Hanuman Ji possesses eight divine powers, collectively known as the *Ashta Siddhis*.

**Anima:** The power to assume an extremely minute or microscopic form.

**Mahima:** The power to assume a colossal form at will.

**Garima:** The power to make one's body extremely heavy.

**Laghima:** The power to make one's body extremely light.

**Prapti:** The power to instantly obtain or acquire any object or thing.

**Prakamya:** The power to reach any place at will, to dwell underwater, or to fly through the sky.

**Ishitva:** The power to control or command divine forces and entities.

**Vashitva:** The power to exercise absolute control over one's senses and mind.

**The 9 Nidhis Attained by Hanuman Ji**
The 9 Nidhis represent nine types of divine treasures or assets; once acquired, one no longer requires any other form of wealth or property.

**Padma Nidhi:** A *Sattvic* (pure and virtuous) nature characterized by the accumulation of gold and silver for charity and donation.

**Mahapadma Nidhi:** A nature inclined toward investing wealth in religious and spiritual endeavors.

**Neela Nidhi:** Wealth or assets that endure and sustain a lineage for three generations.

**Mukunda Nidhi:** Wealth or assets associated with royalty, statecraft, and political power.

**Nanda Nidhi:** Wealth or assets that serve as the foundational support and strength for one's entire clan or lineage.

**Makara Nidhi:** A collection or arsenal of weapons and armaments.

**Kacchapa Nidhi:** Wealth or assets intended solely for one's own personal consumption and enjoyment.

**Shankha Nidhi:** Wealth or assets that remain within the family for the duration of a single generation. Kharva Nidhi signifies wealth comprising a variety of mixed fruits.

It is by virtue of these eight *Siddhis* (supernatural powers) and nine *Nidhis* (treasures) that Lord Hanuman is truly extraordinary and miraculous. For Him, no task is impossible. Endowed with these *Siddhis*, the Messenger of Lord Rama can manifest in any form, reach any destination in the blink of an eye, and render even the impossible, possible.

Through the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, devotees receive the blessings of these divine powers and treasures. By the grace of *Sankatmochan* (the Remover of Troubles), all of a devotee's afflictions are dispelled, their courage is bolstered, and they attain success in life.

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