Who Was the Wife of Lord Hanuman?
Real Story, Myth, and History of Suvarchala Devi
Lord Hanuman is one of the most loved and respected deities in Hinduism. Known for his strength, devotion, and celibacy, many people wonder—Did Lord Hanuman have a wife? Let’s explore the hidden story behind this.
🙏 Who is Lord Hanuman?
Lord Hanuman is a powerful monkey god, a devoted follower of Lord Ram, and a symbol of strength, courage, and devotion.
He is believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva and was born to Anjana and Kesari. He is also blessed with divine powers by the wind god, Vayu, making him “Pawanputra Hanuman.”
He played a major role in the epic Ramayana, helping Lord Ram rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana.
❓ Did Lord Hanuman Have a Wife?
Most people believe that Lord Hanuman was a brahmachari (celibate) and never married.
But there is one rare story that tells us he did have a wife—her name was Suvarchala Devi.
👉 Yes, Hanuman had only one wife—Suvarchala Devi—and their marriage was spiritual, not physical.
This story is not found in Valmiki’s Ramayana but appears in some ancient regional texts and is connected to a temple in Telangana.
Who is Suvarchala Devi?
Suvarchala Devi was the daughter of Surya Dev (Sun God).
She was wise, spiritual, and had deep knowledge of the scriptures.
According to the story, when Hanuman wanted to learn Navagraha (nine planets) Vidya and other spiritual knowledge, he went to Surya Dev to become his student.
But there was a rule—Surya Dev could only teach married people in his special Gurukul.
💍 Why Did Hanuman Marry Suvarchala?
To follow the rules of learning, Surya Dev created Suvarchala from his divine energy and asked Hanuman to marry her only for the purpose of education.
Hanuman agreed and married her with no physical or worldly attachment.
Their marriage was spiritual and symbolic, not based on desire or family life.
After he completed his learning, Hanuman continued to live as a celibate and fully devoted himself to Lord Ram.
✅ Summary
- 🧘♂️ Mainstream Belief: Hanuman is a celibate (no wife).
- 📜 Rare Story: In one version, he marries Suvarchala Devi, daughter of Surya Dev, to gain sacred knowledge.
- 💍 Marriage Type: Spiritual, not for worldly life or desire.
- Temple Exists: Suvarchala Devi is worshipped alongside Hanuman at a temple in Telangana.
- Only One Wife: Even in this version, he had only one wife — Suvarchala.
The Temple of Hanuman and Suvarchala Devi
There is a temple in Talimamidi village, Siddipet district, Telangana, where both Lord Hanuman and Suvarchala Devi are worshipped together.
This temple is known as the Kalyana (Marriage) Hanuman Temple, and it is believed to be the place where their divine marriage took place.
Here, married couples pray for love and peace, and unmarried people pray for the right life partner.
♂️ Hanuman: Always a Celibate Devotee
Even though he married Suvarchala Devi for spiritual reasons, Lord Hanuman is still respected as a brahmachari.
His marriage didn’t break his celibacy, as it was done with no desire or family bond—only for knowledge and dharma.
✨Final Words
- Lord Hanuman is mostly known as celibate, but some rare stories say he married Suvarchala Devi, daughter of Surya Dev.
- The marriage was spiritual, only to receive sacred knowledge from Surya Dev.
- There is a temple in Telangana that honors this divine union.
- Hanuman’s heart always belonged to Lord Ram, and he remained a symbol of pure devotion and selfless service.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This article is based on regional beliefs, folklore, and lesser-known scriptures. In the widely accepted version of Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is described as eternally celibate. The story of Suvarchala Devi is part of local traditions in South India and may not be accepted in all schools of Hinduism. Readers are encouraged to treat it as a spiritual interpretation rather than a historical fact.