Hanuman Garhi Ayodhya

Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in the city of Ayodhya in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most important temples in the city along with other temples like Nageshwar Nath and the under construction Ram Mandir.

Located in the heart of Ayodhya, 76 steps lead to Hanumangarhi, one of the most popular temple complexes of Lord Hanuman in North India. It is a tradition that before visiting Ram temple one should first visit Lord Hanuman temple. Hanuman’s mother Anjani lives in the temple, with young Hanuman ji sitting in her lap. This temple is under the Bairagi Mahants of Ramanandi sect and Nirvani Ani Akhara.

Recognition

When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after conquering Ravana, Hanumanji started living here. That is why it was named Hanumangarh or Hanuman Kot. It was from here that Hanumanji used to protect Ramkot. In the main temple, Pavansut sits on the lap of Mata Anjani.

premises

This huge temple and its residential complex is spread over 52 bighas. Many temples in the country including Vrindavan, Nashik, Ujjain, Jagannathpuri have property, akhadas and meetings of this temple. Hanuman Garhi Temple is situated near Ram Janmabhoomi.

History

In 1855, Awadh

The Nawab of K saved the temple from destruction by the Muslims. Muslims thought that Hanumangarhi was built on top of a mosque. Historian Sarvepalli Gopal has said that the dispute of 1855 was not for the Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir site but for the Hanuman Garhi temple between Muslims and Ramanandi Bairagis.