Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
संकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिर
The entrance to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityHanuman, Rama
Location
LocationVaranasi
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is located in Varanasi district
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Temple location on Varanasi district map
Geographic coordinates25°16′56″N 83°00′00″E / 25.2821062°N 82.9999769°E / 25.2821062; 82.9999769
Architecture
TypeHindu architecture
CreatorTulsidas
Completed16th century

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, in his form as "Sankat Mochan," meaning the "reliever from troubles".[1] . The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river.

  1. ^ Chaturvedi, B. K. (31 December 2002). Tulsidas (Mystics Saints of India). Allahabad: Books For All. ISBN 8173862508.