Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
संकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिर
संकट मोचन हनुमान · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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About the temple
Founded by Tulsidas; Epicenter of Hanuman devotion in Kashi Mitigation of planetary doshas (esp. Shani) and removal of obstacles
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 22:00
- Established
- 16
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or during the Evening Aarti
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
संकट मोचन हनुमानLord RamaSitaLakshmana
- Deity form
- Self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol facing the Rama shrine
- Religious tradition
- Bhakti Marg
- Sanskrit name
- संकटमोचन हनुमन् मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Tulsidas Hanuman Temple
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 05:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday
- 04:00 - 24:00 (Continuous)
- Wednesday
- 05:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 22:00
- Thursday
- 05:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 22:00
- Friday
- 05:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 22:00
- Saturday
- 04:00 - 24:00 (Continuous)
- Sunday
- 05:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 22:00
- Break timings
- 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
- Special days
- 24 hours on Hanuman Jayanti
- Festival timings
- Overnight events during the music festival
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 20:00
- Night aarti
- 22:00
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Ritual schedule
- Continuous Hanuman Chalisa and Ramayana path
- Pooja timings
- Morning and Evening slots
- Abhishek timings
- 05:30
- Special poojas
- Sindoor Lepan, Sunderkand Path
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Established by Goswami Tulsidas
- Construction materials
- Stone and Lime mortar
- Historical events
- Survived centuries of cultural transitions in Varanasi
- Renovations
- Security upgrades and expansion of the outer hall (post-2006)
- Archaeological importance
- Protected Religious Site
- Legends
- Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman at this exact spot
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 16th - 20th Century
- Structure
- Courtyard Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Simple Shikhara over the main shrine
- Mandapa
- Large open courtyard where devotees sit and chant
- Sculptural features
- Unique idol of Hanuman facing the Rama-Sita shrine
- Artistic elements
- Floral decorations and murals of Tulsidas
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- The Presence of Monkeys: They are considered descendants of the Vanara Sena
Festivals & events
Hanuman JayantiSankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh
- Festival calendar
- Chaitra month (April)
- Special celebration days
- Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Cultural events
- Sankat Mochan Music Festival (Classical music & dance)
- Annual events
- Tulsi Jayanti
- Peak crowd season
- Throughout the year; Peak in April
Visitor information
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or during the Evening Aarti
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Besan Laddu (Temple's signature)