In Hindu mythology, the concept of immortality is associated with the attainment of enlightenment or Moksha. However, some characters in Hindu mythology are said to have achieved physical immortality and are known as Chiranjeevi or "the long-lived ones." The nine Chiranjeevis of Hindu mythology are: Ashwatthama: The son of the guru Dronacharya, fought on the Kaurava side in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Krishna cursed him to wander the earth in eternal agony for his role in killing the Pandava warriors in their sleep. Bali: A powerful demon king who Lord Vishnu defeated in his Vamana avatar. Lord Vishnu granted him immortality, and he is believed to live in the netherworld. Hanuman: A devotee of Lord Rama and played a crucial role in the Ramayana. He is famous for his incredible strength and devotion to Lord Rama. Kripacharya: A teacher of archery and military skills to the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Markandeya: A sage blessed with immortality by Lord Shiva after surviving his encounter with death at a young age. Parashurama is an avatar of Lord Vishnu known for his incredible strength and skill with weapons. Vibhishana: A demon king and the brother of Ravana who allied with Lord Rama in the Ramayana. Vyasa: A sage and the author of the Mahabharata. Jambavan: A bear who fought alongside Lord Rama in the Ramayana.