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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Varanasi

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Overview

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name Sankat Mochan refers to the remover of troubles and sorrows, and the temple is regarded as a powerful spiritual place. It was founded by the renowned poet Tulsidas. Devotees gather to pray to Lord Hanuman every Tuesday and Saturday. In Vedic astrology, people with an unfavourable Saturn in their horoscope visit for astrological remedies. Some astrologers hold that worshipping Lord Hanuman eases the unfavourable effects of Mars and Saturn. Every April the temple hosts the Sankat Mochan music festival, a gathering of music and dance known as the Sangeet Samaroh. It has been held for 88 years.

Darshan timings

Temple Timings
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Aarti timings

Timing
Morning Aarti – 05:00 AM
Timing 2
Evening Aarti – 08:30 PM

Pujas at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Varanasi

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Before you visit

Dress code
Traditional and Formal clothes
Prasad
Not available
Photography
Not allowed

Festivals

  • Hanuman Jayanti

Location

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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Stay nearby

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  • Varanasi - Shri Krishna Dharamshala (Near Railway Station)

More about this temple

Getting there By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest, 26 km away, with direct flights from major cities. Taxis and public transport are available. By rail: Varanasi Junction is the nearest station, 8 km away. Taxis and public transport are available. By road: The temple is easy to reach by road, with public transport and private taxis from nearby cities. Best time to visit: The winter months, October to February.

Frequently asked questions

What are the darshan timings of Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir?

Darshan is from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the aarti timings of Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir?

Aarti is at 4:00 AM in the morning and 9:00 PM in the evening.

Who established Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, and where is it?

It was established by the famous poet Tulsidas, and it is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.