Sankat Mochan Temple

Sankat Mochan Mandir, Varanasi is very popular and attractive sightseeing in Holy City Varanasi, Temple dedicated to Bajrang Bali Vir Hanuman Ji,Temple Situated in narrow Street Varanasi. It is believed that Hanuman gave a Darshan to Tulsidas, author of "Ramcharitmanas" and the "Hanuman Chalisa", at the very site where the temple is built. The "Hanuman Chalisa" is available in small books that can be read at the Temple. The Temple isn't very crowded or very big either though it is located in a fairly big temple compound. It is in mid city and near by assi ghat also hardly walking distance arround 500 meter from assi ghat its cituated . The temple opens at 5 am in the morning and a Arati is held which is attended by many devotees.Arati also takes place inthe evening and night again at 8 30 pm.It is believed that those who are under the bad influence of Planet Saturn are protected by Lord Hanuman who is also called Sankat mochon or savior of all dangers.The temple is very simple looking and has no impressive look. The Tulasi leaves and peda Prasad are offered here.
One among the dozen temples that we visited in Varanasi, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple was a beautiful experience. The best part was that it was not very crowded and you could actually spend some time around. Location-wise, it is quite close to the Tulsi Manas temple and you covered the two together.
The temple itself is divine & has a calming effect. It's, probably, the second popular temple in Varanasi, after the Vishwanath temple.The main deity is Hanuman whose sanctum is just across the sanctum of Lord ram,lakshman, janaki facing each other. this is much famous among the locals as its considered the Lord bestows every visitor with their wishes. You can feel the divinity and energy all over the temple. There's adequate parking space for the vehicles in front of the temple. Despite of the ghasty incident in 2006, the temple still operates its security on trust of the devotees. Best part was was the enchanting of Sita Ram in Ram Mandir by 20-25 people. It was amazing to sit there and listen to it.