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There are many temples of Hanuman all over India. Out of all these temples, some temples have different significance. These temples are crowded with devotees on Tuesdays and Saturdays, but especially on the day of Kali Chaudash, a huge crowd of devotees is seen here right from the morning.
Sri Panchamukh Anjaneyar Hanuman, Tamil Nadu
There is a famous monastery of Sri Panchamukhi Anjaneyar Swamiji (Lord Sri Hanuman) at a place called Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Here Lord Hanuman is worshiped in the form of 'Panchmukh'. According to mythological belief, Lord Hanumanji took the Panchmukhi form to kill Ahiravana and Mahiravana. All the sorrows and pains of the devotees go away just by seeing this temple.
Yantradharak Hanuman Temple, Karnataka
Located in Hampi in Bellary district of Karnataka, this temple is especially known as Machini Hanumanji. Some scholars also say that this area belonged to the ancient city of Kishkindha. This place is mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana as well as Ramcharit Manas. Even today many caves are found here. A special festival is celebrated in this temple for three days from Sri Ramnavami. Special decorations are done here on other occasions also.
Shri Sankatmochan Temple, Uttar Pradesh
This temple located in Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh is famous all over India. The environment of this place is very peaceful, that is why a large number of devotees come here for meditation. A divine idol of Lord Hanuman is visible in the temple complex. A grand temple of Lord Shri Narasimha is also situated near the temple of Hanumanji. It is believed about this temple of Hanuman that the idol present here had appeared due to the penance and virtue of Goswami Tulsidasji.
Dulya Maruti, Maharashtra
A grand temple of Dulya Maruti is located in Pune, Maharashtra. This temple is considered to be more than 350 years old. This temple made of stones is very attractive. The idol of Dulya Maruti is basically made of black colored stone. An idol of Lord Ganesha is also installed near the idol of Lord Hanumanji. Devotees come here on Tuesday, Saturday and festival days.
Ancient Hanuman Temple, New Delhi
This temple located in Connaught Place, New Delhi is considered very ancient. This temple is also considered to be from the Mahabharata period. Hanumanji present here is self-proclaimed. This temple with Balachandra marked peak is considered a major center of faith. It is noteworthy that the historical name of Delhi was Indraprastha, which was settled by Pandavas on the banks of Yamuna river during the Mahabharata period. At present, crowds of devotees are seen here from time to time.
Hanuman Dandi Temple, Gujarat
This Hanuman Dandi temple located in Bet Dwarka, Gujarat has become very famous for its miracles. This temple of Hanuman ji is famous all over India. Earlier, the idol of Makardhwaj (son of Hanuman) was small here, but that idol and the idol of Hanumanji that came with it also became equally big. Here the idols of Hanumanji and his son Makardhwaj do not have any weapons in their hands and both are seen in blissful posture. It is estimated that this temple is more than five hundred years old. This is the only temple in the whole of India, in which Hanumanji and Makardhwaj i.e. father-son union is depicted.
Shri Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Temple, Gujarat
This temple of Lord Hanuman located in Salangpur of Botad district of Gujarat is famous all over the world. This temple is also known as Salangpur Hanuman. Lakhs of pilgrims come here every day. Devotees become blessed just by seeing him. Let it be known that Gopalanand Swami had established Hanumanji Maharaj here on the day of Aso Vada Pancham in the year 1905. Apart from various festivals, special decorations are also done here on Hanuman Jayanti. Not only from all over India but also people living in foreign countries come here to seek the blessings of Hanumanji.