Saṅkaṭ Mochan Hanumān Temple
Founded by Tulsīdās himself
⭐ Why it is famous
Established where Tulsīdās is said to have had a vision of Hanumān; Tuesdays and Saturdays see enormous queues with laddu and sindūr offerings.
📜 Pilgrimage history
16th century, founded by Goswami Tulsīdās, author of the Rāmcharitmānas.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 22:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- No phones inside
- Sunday Hanuman Jayanti procession
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Saṅkaṭ Mochan Hanumān Temple, Varanasi, VaranasiVaranasi Jn (BSB) — 7 km
Varanasi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Varanasi (VNS) — 25 km
Near BHU on Durgakund Road.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Varanasi hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- BHU campus and New Vishwanath temple
- Durga Kund