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Hanuman Garhi

Hanuman Garhi

Feb 23, 2023

Located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10-century temple dedicated to the Hindu God, Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya as it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site guarding Ayodhya.

The hilltop temple hones a 76-staircase pathway to the entrance. Housed within the panoramic view of the surrounding hills is a 6-inch-tall idol of Hanuman. The main temple has an interior cave adorned with the numerous statues of Lord Hanuman along with his mother, Maa Anjani. Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti, which celebrate the birth of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman respectively, attract thousands of devotees to the Hanuman Garhi.

History of Hanuman Garhi

According to popular legend, the place where the Hanuman Garhi now stands was inhabited by Hanumans. He used to live here to protect Janmabhoomi or Ramkot. This is so much for its mythological association. If we try and trace its history to more recent times we will know that the land for Hanuman Garhi was donated by the Nawab of Avadh. Later a temple was constructed by a Hindu courtier of the Nawab around the middle of the 10th century.

Architecture of Hanuman Garhi

Hanuman Garhi is one of the most popular religious shrines in Ayodhya, India. Approachable by a flight of 76 steps, devout Hindus believe that all your wishes are sure to be fulfilled on a visit to this shrine. No wonder it is almost always thronged by those with a religious bent of mind. A statue of Mata Anjani with infant Hanuman in her lap is enshrined in the inner sanctum of this cave temple. It is believed that Hanuman resided here at one point in time to safeguard the place. And as of now, it is the idol that is worshipped with a great deal of reverence.

Apart from its religious significance Hanuman Garhi is also well worth a visit because it is quite an impressive structure manifesting admirable architectural skills. Akin to an imposing four-sided fort, it boasts of circular bastions at each of its corners. One cannot but stand and stare at it with approval. Open from sunrise to sunset, it can be easily reached from any part of the city of Ayodhya. So do make sure to visit it when on a sightseeing trip in Ayodhya.

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