Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi – Guide
The Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi dedicated to Hanuman ji. In this temple, Hanuman ji appeared to Tulsidas ji, the author of Ramcharitmanas. There was also a terrorist attack in this temple in 2006 but Islamic fundamentalists could not stop Hindus from visiting their idol.
History of this Temple
Ram devotee Goswami Tulsidas got Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi constructed between 1631 and 1680. It is believed that during his stay in Kashi, Tulsidas used to pour a glass of water on a dry tree after bathing in the Ganges. It has been many days while doing this. In this sequence, one day when Tulsidas poured water on that tree, a ghost appeared from it. He said, “Would you like to meet Lord Ram? I can introduce you to them.
As told by the ghost, when Tulsidas ji reached the patient, he went ahead. At this Tulsidas held the feet of the patient and said, “I know that you are Hanuman, please appear to me.” At last Hanuman ji appeared to Tulsidas ji. On the request of Tulsidas, Hanuman ji got established in that area by taking the form of soil. Only after this Tulsidas got the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple built.
Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi Timings
Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi opens from 05:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the morning and from 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening on all days.
Shubh Aarti is performed at 04:00 AM in the morning and Shayan Aartis performed at 09:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Monday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is a holy place situated at a distance of 7 kms from Varanasi Railway Station. The specialty here is that people pay homage to Lord Shiva by worshiping a huge Shiva Linga situated under a Peepal tree.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, is the most famous religious place in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or temples dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known as Vishwanath and Vishweshvarar, meaning ruler of the entire universe.
Tulsi Mansa Temple
Tulsi Mansa Temple is one of the major sightseeing places of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, which was constructed in 1964. This temple has been named after the saint poet Tulsi Das.
Sarnath Temple
Sarnath Temple is situated at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Varanasi. The site is one of the famous Buddhist sites in India and is famous for the construction and installation of the Ashoka Pillar, the national symbol of India.
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How to reach Sankat Mochan Mandir Varanasi
By Air- The nearest airport from Sankat Mochan Mandir is Varanasi airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Sankat Mochan Mandir is Varanasi Junction railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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