Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
It is said that the Sankat Mochan temple was built at the place where the famous poet Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman. The present temple structure was constructed in the early 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University.
The word Sankat Mochan means deliverer from troubles. According to Vedic astrology, Hanuman ji protects human beings from the wrath of the planet Shani and people who have Shani in the wrong place in their horoscope, especially visit this temple for astrological remedies. Some astrologers believe that worshiping Hanuman can neutralize the ill effects of Mars and practically any planet that has a harmful effect on human life.
The idea of building this sacred Hanuman temple was mooted by the famous religious figure-Baba Neem Karauli or Neeb Karauri Maharaj, who visited the site. He stayed in a hut for 10 days and was so impressed with the place that he decided to build a Hindu temple there. People apply vermilion on the idol and offer laddus to Lord Hanuman. Sindoor from the idol of Lord Hanuman is applied on the forehead of the devotees.
Seva and worship
Prabhat Aarti: Morning Aarti at 5 AM, Sandhya Aarti at 8.30 PM and Shayan Aarti at 10 PM.
Tuesday and Saturday are considered the most auspicious days for worship.
Celebration
Hanuman Jayanti: (birthday of Lord Hanuman) is the main festival celebrated here for five days on the day of Kartik.
Krishna Chaturdashi: A special procession is taken out from Durgakund adjacent to the historical Durga temple to Sankat Mochan temple.
Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh is an annual music festival held here. It is organized every year in the month of April, in which musicians and artists from all over India participate.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Interesting fact:
The temple is known to have more monkeys than any other pilgrimage center in the city.
Nearby Places:
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Maa Annapurna Temple, Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Jantar Mantar and Ramnagar Fort.
