Lord Hanuman is the foremost devotee of Lord Ram and the former is often exemplified for His unconditional devotional services to the latter in the Indian epic Ramayana
Lord Hanuman is the foremost devotee of Lord Ram and the former is often exemplified for His unconditional devotional services to the latter in the Indian epic Ramayana
Here are 10 interesting facts about Hanuman Garhi Temple
Here are 10 interesting facts about Hanuman Garhi Temple
1. It is one of the most popular temples of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh
1. It is one of the most popular temples of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh
2. The temple is believed to be the spot where Lord Hanuman resided in a cave present there of yore and protected the kingdom of Ayodhya during the tenure of Lord Ram as a king
2. The temple is believed to be the spot where Lord Hanuman resided in a cave present there of yore and protected the kingdom of Ayodhya during the tenure of Lord Ram as a king
3. This 10th century ancient temple is constructed in the shape of a fort with circular fortifications in each corner
3. This 10th century ancient temple is constructed in the shape of a fort with circular fortifications in each corner
4. The temple can be accessed by going through a flight of seventy - six steps
4. The temple can be accessed by going through a flight of seventy - six steps
5. It has a beautiful idol of Bal (young) Hanuman sitting on lap of His mother Maa Anjani at the main site
5. It has a beautiful idol of Bal (young) Hanuman sitting on lap of His mother Maa Anjani at the main site
6. A silver tulsi garland, inscribed with the name of Rama beautifies the statue of Lord Hanuman
6. A silver tulsi garland, inscribed with the name of Rama beautifies the statue of Lord Hanuman
7. The verses of the Hanuman Chalisa (a devotional poem written in praise of Lord Hanuman by Tulsidas) are inscribed on the temple walls
7. The verses of the Hanuman Chalisa (a devotional poem written in praise of Lord Hanuman by Tulsidas) are inscribed on the temple walls
8. The temple also has a victory pillar also known as Vijay Stambh which was bought by Lord Hanuman from Lanka and set up here in honouring the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana
8. The temple also has a victory pillar also known as Vijay Stambh which was bought by Lord Hanuman from Lanka and set up here in honouring the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana
9. The temple is situated just is 1 km from Ayodhya railway station
9. The temple is situated just is 1 km from Ayodhya railway station
10. Every day thousands of devotees visit the temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman
10. Every day thousands of devotees visit the temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman