Lord Hanuman temples
Lord Hanuman, the one who is a devotee and a God, is loved, respected, and looked up to by many Hindus across the world. People look towards Lord Hanuman for inspiration, strength, motivation, determination and more. In his many different forms, Lord Hanuman is always there for his devotees, ensuring their safety. Lord Hanuman is also a blessed immortal who lives close to Earth to be able to help his devotees and sit with people who chant the name of Lord Ram.
Here we mention the 7 most powerful temples of Lord Hanuman in India.
Pracheen Hanuman mandir, Delhi
One of the most famous temples of Lord Hanuman in India is the Pracheen Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place Delhi. It is also one of the oldest Hanuman temples and is visited by devotees every Tuesday and Saturday.
The energy near this temple is extremely pure, strong, and holy, as the evening aartis fill the air with love and devotion, and one glimpse of Lord Hanuman makes people want to stay and immerse themselves in his devotion.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman mandir, Varanasi
Located near the famous Assi Ghat, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple is famous for removing any ills, fears, and hurdles from a devotee’s path. It is said that this temple was established near the ghat by poet-saint Tulsidas ji, and he had a dream of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram in this very place. This temple is frequented by devotees who need solutions to their problems or are tormented by the obstacles that are on their way.
Jakhu temple, Shimla
One of the highest Lord Hanuman temples is the Jakhu mandir in Shimla, Himachal, where devotees take a cable car to reach the top. Jakhu temple has the iconic 108-feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman that can be seen from almost anywhere in Shimla.According to legend, Lord Hanuman stopped here to rest during his journey to obtain the Sanjeevani herb for Lakshman.
Panchmukhi Hanuman mandir, Rameshwaram
When a deadly battle took place between AhiRavan, the king of the Underworld and Ravan’s brother, and Lord Hanuman, he was told that the only way to defeat AhiRavan would be by extinguishing the 5 flames in the battle site, all at once. And this is when Lord Hanuman came in his Panchmukhi (5-faced form) avatar to blow off the flames and save Lord Ram and Lakshman. This temple in Rameshwaram is believed to be the place where Lord Hanuman’s Panchmukhi form came forward.
Mehandipur Balaji temple, Rajasthan
A temple famous all over the world, the Mehandipur Balaji is famous as the ‘Hindu exorcism’ temple. It is one of the most powerful temples of Lord Hanuman, for he, in the form of Balaji, frees his devotees from the clutches of evil and negativity. It is believed that there are healing and miraculous energies in and around this temple.
Bedi Hanuman temple, Odisha
A temple where Lord Hanuman is in ‘bediya’ or iron chains and clutches, is the Bedi Hanuman temple in Odisha. This temple is close to the Jagannath temple, and has a very unique story to it. According to legend, the temple was built to keep the waves from flooding Puri, and Lord Hanuman was assigned this task. But as he used to fly away to meet Lord Ram, or visit Ayodhya, Lord Jagannath had to tie him up in chains so that he can protect the people and fulfil his duty.
Salasar Hanuman temple, Rajasthan
The Salasar Hanuman mandir, in Salasar, is another powerful temple of Lord Hanuman in Rajasthan. It is also a unique temple dedicated to him because the image of Lord Hanuman here includes a moustache and a beard, unlike other idols or images of him.
In Salasar Balaji, Lord Hanuman has a very calm, serene expression on his face, and it almost looks like he is smiling while looking at his devotees.