3 Oldest Hanuman Temples in India Linked to Ramayana

Lord Hanuman is one of the most important and powerful deities of Hinduism. Considered as the 11th Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman Jhi is considered the Sankatmochan, “reliever of troubles”, of sincere devotees. Moreover, being the greatest devotee ever of Bhagwan Rama, Hanuman Jhi epitomises strength, courage and devotion. Therefore, it is very important that we pay homage to the Lord with utmost faith and dedication. Offering prayers by visiting some of the oldest temples dedicated to the Lord can purify our hearts from the depths, resulting in Hanuman Jhi’s blessings in the form of immense courage and success. In this article, we will explore 4 powerful and oldest temples of Lord Hanuman spread throughout India.

Situated near Hampi, particularly in the location that is identified with the ancient Kishkindha of Valmiki’s Ramayana, Hampi Anjaneya Temple is widely considered as the birthplace of Hanuman. The Anjanadri Hill, atop of which the temple resides, is named after Lord Hanuman’s mother, Devi Anjana.

In fact, the spiritual effort and devotion of Lord Bajranbali’s devotees are tested when they climb the 500-600 steps in order to reach the temple. Many believers consider this climb as a spiritually enriching experience. Furthermore, the divine energy of the temple premise is enhanced manifold due to the panoramic view of Hampi and Tungabhadra River.

Located on top of Shimla’s Jakhu Hill, Jakhu Temple is considered to be thousands of years old with direct link to the incidents mentioned in Ramayana. It is believed that Hanuman stopped on this temple premise for a while when he was searching for the Sanjeevani herb in order to save the life of Lakshmana.

We can see an iconic 108-feet tall statue of Hanuman at this temple. Indeed, this statue is visible from almost all parts of Shimla. As you move towards the temple through the dense forest pathways, you will see numerous playful monkeys that are considered highly sacred.

Located in Ayodhya, which is considered as one of the most divine cities in our country, Hanuman Garhi is a temple that is constructed in a fort-like structure or Garhi. During the period of Ramayana, Hanuman used to reside here in order to take care of the citizens of Lord Rama’s birthplace. As a matter of fact, Hanuman Jhi’s energy is deeply felt throughout this shrine even today. The small idol of Lord Anjaneya which can be seen sitting on the lap of Anjana Devi inside this temple is considered as highly sacred. For thousands of years, devotees have been reporting that they experienced a deep sense of protection, strength and freedom after praying to the Lord at Hanuman Garhi.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which is the oldest Hanuman temple in India?
   Anjanadri Hill in Hampi is widely considered the birthplace of Hanuman, making its hilltop shrine one of the oldest and most significant sites.
2. Which is the most powerful Hanuman temple in the world?
   Mehandipur Balaji in Rajasthan, Sankat Mochan in Varanasi and Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya are frequently cited as the most powerful Hanuman Temples in the world.
3. Where is India's tallest Hanuman statue?
   The tallest Hanuman statue in India is the 176-foot statue located in Madapam, Andhra Pradesh.