Shri Hanuman Garhi Mandir Ayodhya

Overview

Hanuman Garhi is a temple of Lord Hanuman in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, said to date from the 10th century. It is counted among the most important temples of the city, along with others such as Nageshwar Nath. The sanctum holds Hanuman's mother, Anjani, with the young Hanuman seated in her place. The Bairagi Mahants of the Ramanandi Sampradaya and the Nirvani Akhara look after the shrine. Devotees climb 76 steps to reach the temple, a grand structure and a very popular place of worship. It is said to have been built by Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh.

Darshan timings

Evening Timing

03:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Morning Timing

4:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Aarti timings

Morning Aarti time

06:00 AM

Afternoon Aarti time

01:30 PM

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional and formal clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Hanuman Jayanti
• Ram Navami
• Dussehra
• Diwali

History

The temple is said to date from the 10th century. It is also said to have been built by Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh.

Location

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Shree Sitaram Seva Trust - Ayodhya
• Shree Rajeshwar Seva Sadan - Ayodhya
• Rambalak Das ji Gujarati Dharamshala - Ayodhya

More about this temple

Best time to visit: Tuesday is held to be Lord Hanuman's day, so Tuesdays between October and March are considered a good time. How to reach: By rail: Ayodhya Junction Railway Station is about 750 m on foot from the temple. Trains from many major cities arrive there. By air: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport is the nearest, 11.5 km away, with many direct flights. By road: Ayodhya Bus Stand, about 5.5 km from Ram Mandir Ayodhya, has buses to many major cities. Public transport from nearby cities also reaches the temple.

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