Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".[1]
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple | |
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संकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिर | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | Hanuman, Rama |
Location | |
Location | Varanasi |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
Country | India |
Temple location on Varanasi district map | |
Geographic coordinates | 25.2821062°N 82.9999769°E / 25.2821062; 82.9999769 |
Architecture | |
Type | Hindu architecture |
Creator | Tulsidas |
Completed | 16th century |
In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet "besan ke ladoo", which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.