Major Hanuman Temples
Prominent temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman across India
| # | Temple | Location | State | Deity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanuman Garhi Temple | Ayodhya | Uttar Pradesh | Hanuman |
| 2 | Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | Hanuman |
| 3 | Mehandipur Balaji Temple | Mehandipur | Rajasthan | Hanuman |
| 4 | Salasar Balaji Temple | Salasar | Rajasthan | Hanuman |
| 5 | Jakhu Temple | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | Hanuman |
| 6 | Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple | Namakkal | Tamil Nadu | Hanuman |
| 7 | Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple | Mantralayam | Andhra Pradesh | Hanuman |
| 8 | Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple | Hampi | Karnataka | Hanuman |
| 9 | Mahavir Mandir | Patna | Bihar | Hanuman |
| 10 | Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place | New Delhi | Delhi | Hanuman |
| 11 | Pracheen Hanuman Mandir | New Delhi | Delhi | Hanuman |
| 12 | Kastabhanjan Dev Temple | Sarangpur | Gujarat | Hanuman |
| 13 | Akashpuri Hanuman Temple, Dhoolpet | Hyderabad | Telangana | Hanuman |
| 14 | Karmanghat Hanuman Temple | Hyderabad | Telangana | Hanuman |
| 15 | Paritala Anjaneya Swami Temple | Paritala | Andhra Pradesh | Hanuman |
| 16 | Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Beechupally | Beechupally | Telangana | Hanuman |
About Each Temple
Hanuman Garhi Temple
Hanuman is revered here as the eternal guardian of Ayodhya. Devotees believe that Hanuman still guards the city and that his blessings are essential before visiting Ram Janmabhoomi. The hilltop position symbolizes vigilance and protection.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Tulsidas prayed here that Hanuman would always relieve the sorrows of devotees who come with pure hearts. The temple is believed to be especially powerful for removing life obstacles, disease, and fear. Hanuman's presence here is considered ever-living (sadajaagrat).
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
Believed to be the supreme court of divine justice where Hanuman presides over the liberation of souls from negative karmic bonds. Devotees believe that Balaji directly and immediately responds to sincere prayers for healing and liberation from afflictions.
Salasar Balaji Temple
The bearded form of Hanuman at Salasar is considered especially powerful for granting wishes. Devotees believe that any sincere prayer made at Salasar is never turned away. The temple is particularly sought by those seeking success in ventures, childbirth blessings, and recovery from illness.
Jakhu Temple
The hilltop is considered eternally sanctified by Hanuman's visit. The footprints (paduka) of Hanuman are worshipped here. The mountain air and Himalayan setting create a uniquely charged atmosphere for prayer and meditation.
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple
Namakkal Anjaneyar is considered especially powerful for devotees seeking Vaishnava blessings, as Hanuman stands guard before Narasimha here. The combined darshan of Anjaneyar and Narasimha is believed to grant liberation from all sins and fulfillment of righteous desires.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
Panchamukhi Hanuman simultaneously embodies the protective powers of five Vishnu avataras. Worshipping this form is believed to protect from all directions of harm, remove vastu doshas, and grant moksha. The combined blessings of Hanuman and Raghavendra Swamy make Mantralayam uniquely powerful.
Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple
The yantra-empowered Hanuman at Hampi is considered one of the most potent forms of Hanuman worship in the Madhwa tradition. The Kishkindha setting — where Hanuman and Rama's alliance was forged — makes this a place of extraordinary Ramayana pilgrimage significance.
Mahavir Mandir
Mahavir Mandir is considered the spiritual guardian of Patna and Bihar. Devotees believe that no journey begun without Mahavir's blessings goes unprotected. The temple's proximity to the railway station makes it a spontaneous darshan stop for millions of travelers passing through Bihar.
Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place
The ancient swayambhu idol in the heart of Delhi's most vital district is believed to protect the city and grant success in commerce, governance, and all endeavors. Millions of Delhi's residents and visitors have personal devotion to this temple as the city's spiritual heart.
Pracheen Hanuman Mandir
The underground idol represents Hanuman's omnipresent protective power — above ground and below. Devotees believe the idol has remained undisturbed through Delhi's turbulent history, preserving divine energy of immense antiquity. The Sundar Kand recitations here are believed especially powerful.
Kastabhanjan Dev Temple
Kastabhanjan Dev is the supreme deity for healing afflictions of the mind and spirit in the Swaminarayan tradition. The direct consecration by Swaminarayan is believed to make the idol uniquely potent. Thousands report healing of mental illness, chronic diseases, and negative energies after sincere prayer and staying in the temple's premises.
Akashpuri Hanuman Temple, Dhoolpet
Akashpuri Hanuman Temple features a 50-foot Hanuman idol atop a 150-foot hill — one of the largest Hanuman idols in Hyderabad. The hilltop setting offers views of the surrounding area.
Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
The Karmanghat Hanuman Temple was built around 1198 CE by Kakatiya King Prola II, making it one of the oldest temples in the Hyderabad area. Unique among Hanuman temples, the deity is in Dhyana (meditation) posture — a seated, meditating form of Hanuman. The temple is famous for its healing powers, …
Paritala Anjaneya Swami Temple
The Paritala Anjaneya Swami Temple is home to the world's tallest Hanuman statue, standing at 41 meters (135 feet). The statue is a major landmark visible from the Vijayawada–Hyderabad highway. Constructed in the 2000s using over 700 metric tons of concrete and steel, it attracts devotees and touris…
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Beechupally
The Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Beechupally is over 200 years old, built by the Gadwal kings on the banks of the Krishna River. During the monsoon, the Krishna river waters rise to touch the Shiva Linga in the complex. The temple is a major Pushkara Snanam site during the Krishna Pushkaram (every 12 ye…