Interesting stories related to Hanuman ji’s family and his marriage are narrated with deep respect in Indian religious stories. Hanuman ji is also known for his father Kesari and mother Anjani as well as his son Makardhwaj. According to the Ramayana, Makardhwaj was born with the sweat of Hanuman ji when he was bathing in the river. This birth was not a physical relationship, but a divine event. That is why Hanuman ji is still considered Brahmachari, because his son was not from the sum of a woman.
But in ancient texts like Parashar Samhita, a story of Hanuman ji’s marriage is also found, which shows a special chapter of his life. According to this story, Hanuman ji studied with his guru Suryadev. Suryadev had to teach him nine types of learning, but due to the dignity of the creation, he could only give five types of learning, because the remaining four learnings were given only to the married man.
In this situation, Suryadev advised Hanuman to marry. Hearing this, Hanuman ji was religious because he vowed to remain a lifetime celibate. But obeying the Guru, he laid a condition that he would marry, but would not have a marital relationship like husband and wife. Suryadev gave his daughter, Suryaputri Goddess Suvarchala for the marriage of Hanuman ji. Thus, Hanuman ji and Suvarchala were married.
This marriage was necessary to protect religion in Kali Yuga and get complete knowledge. Hanuman ji has the boon of being a cherry and he had to protect religion in Kali Yuga with Lord Kalki. Without marriage, they could not get complete knowledge. Therefore, the purpose of this marriage was only to protect the welfare of the universe and religion, not the marital relationship.
A special temple of worship of Hanuman ji and his wife Suvarchala is located in Khammam district of Telangana. This temple is unique because here Hanuman ji is shown to be seated with his wife. There are very few such temples in the country. Devotees from far and wide come here and it is believed that in this temple, love and harmony in the married life keeps on seeing Hanuman ji and Suvarchala, and all the tribulations between the husband and wife are removed.
This story of Hanuman ji and his marriage holds a special place in Indian religious beliefs, which reflects his devotion, knowledge and dedication to the protection of religion. This story also teaches us that for religion and duty, sometimes such decisions have to be taken, which are different from general beliefs, but there is a deep spiritual purpose behind them.
