Hanuman Garhi, Uttar Pradesh

Hanuman Garhi Temple is located within the city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (a state in India). The temple was built in the shape of a fort in the centre of the city and it takes 76 steps to the temple. It is also said that while walking barefoot towards the temple and with a pure mind, whatever wish you have will be granted by Lord Hanuman. Apart from the idol of Lord Hanuman, a statue of Maa Anjani (Lord Hanuman's mother) and Bal Hanuman (Child version of Lord Hanuman) is also present in the temple. In the front of the central shrine an elevated veranda is made where Mahant, the Chief Priest and other priests delver sermons from time to time and devotees sit to worship and assimilate the holy energy. Since Lord Hanuman is also considered as the reincarnation of Lord Shiva, the Hanuman Garhi temple is one of the most famous temples amongst the Hindus.

The Ram Navami and Chaudah Kosi Parikrama is the Major Festival celebrated in the temple and that day thousands of devotees visit the temple and offer prayers. It is the faith of some people here that Lord Hanuman by dwelling in this cave has been taking care of the Ram Janmabhoomi at Ramkot. The Prasad, flowers and pooja shops are all around the temple. Hanuman Garhi Temple is in the category of “Must visit shrine” in Ayodhya.