Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla

31.085336°N 77.142533°E / 31.085336; 77.142533 Sankat Mochan Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is Shimla's second most visited Hanuman temple after Jakhu Temple.[1]

Sankat Mochan Temple
संकट मोचन मंदिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictShimla
DeityHanuman
Location
LocationShimla
StateHimachal Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeHindu temple architecture
FounderNeem Karoli Baba
Date established1950
Groundbreaking1962
Completed1966
Elevation1,975 m (6,480 ft)

History

The temple was established in 1950 by prominent religious figure Neem Karoli Baba. He got so amazed by the beauty of Shimla that he spent 10–12 days in the forest area. Here while doing Yoga and meditation Baba got some instinct that Hanuman temple should be built on this site. Baba told his wish to his followers and eventually in the year of 1962 the then Lieutenant Governor Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh and other followers started the construction of the temple. The idols of Lord Rama-Sita-Lakshmana, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha were also established in the temple. The temple was inaugurated on 21 June 1966 on the day of Tuesday. Gradually the temple gained a lot of popularity and faith.[2]

Neem Karoli Baba sculpture in Ram Dass library

Present

At present the locals come here everyday, as well as tourists who visit Shimla. Because it is Lord Hanuman temple, every Tuesday and Saturday a lot of people visit, and on Sundays huge number of people visit the temple. On each Sunday a large Bhandara is also organised here. In the vicinity of the temple there is also the small temple dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba, which was made in 1998. The view of Shimla city is also seen from the temple.[2]

Location

The temple is located at an altitude of 1,975 m above sea level on Kalka-Shimla highway. The natural forested environment attracts tourists. Views of Shimla city are also seen from the temple.[2]

See also

References
  1. "राम मंदिर शिलान्यास: जिन्होंने लिखी रामायण, शिमला में उन्हीं के मंदिर की मिट्टी लेना भूली VHP". News18 India. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. "सुरम्य वादियों में संकट मोचन हनुमान". Hindustan (in Hindi). 11 July 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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