Sankat Mochan Temple – Shimla

 

Sankat Mochan Temple is situated in Shimla the state of Himachal Pradesh.


Lord Hanuman is the presiding deity.


It is Shimla's second most visited Hanuman temple after Jakhu Temple.


The idols of Lord Rama-Sita-Lakshmana, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha were also established in the temple.


As it is Lord Hanuman temple, every Tuesday and Saturday a lot of people visit, and on Sundays, a huge number of people visit the temple. On each Sunday a large Bhandara is also organized here.


Initially, it was a small temple. But, with time, due to the huge crowd of devotees, the temple has acquired great dimensions and today, it spans over an area of 18.8 bighas of land. At present, the building features the idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama, and Lord Shiva in separate complexes. There is also a temple for Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj and a temple of Lord Ganesha in South Indian architectural style.

 

Timings

Summer – 6.30 am to 8.00 pm

Winter – 7.00 am to 6.30 pm

 

How to reach the Temple

7 km from Shimla Railway Station

17 km from Shimla Airport


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