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Why Hanuman is known as Amit Vikram - Amitavikram?

Hanuman is known by numerous names among his devotees. One such rare name is Amitavikram. He got the name Amit Vikram (अमितविक्रम) as he performed feats that were even not possible of Devas or demigods.

Some of the incredible feats include his attempt to capture sun thinking it was a fruit, his jumping to Lanka, his ability to take on the entire demon army in Lanka and bringing the herb mountain to cure Lakshman.

Some of the other rare names of Hanuman are Sitashokvinashan, Mahabal, Romesht, and Lakshmanprandata.