Hanuman Garhi Temple
About Hanuman Garhi Temple
Located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Hanuman Garhi Temple stands as one of the city's most significant religious sites alongside Ram Mandir and Nageshwar Nath Temple. The shrine features a fortress-like structure built from red sandstone with four circular bastions symbolizing Hanuman's protective role. Visitors ascend 76 steps to reach the sanctum housing a rare six-inch gold idol of Hanuman seated on Maa Anjani's lap. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman dwelled in a cave at this location to guard Ramkot, Lord Rama's birthplace. The temple was originally constructed during King Vikramaditya's reign in the 10th century, demolished by Emperor Aurangzeb, and subsequently rebuilt in the 18th century by the Bairagis of the Ramanandi Sampradaya after reclaiming the site. In 1855, the Nawab of Awadh granted land revenue to support the temple's development. The shrine remains under the charge of Bairagi Mahants and the Nirvani Akhara, serving as a vibrant spiritual hub for devotees.
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