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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Hazratganj,Uttar Pradesh
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Situated nearest to Hazratganj, Lucknow, this temple of Lord Hanuman is one of the most revered temples in Lucknow. Most unique thing about this temple is that many devotees write letters to Lord Hanuman describing their problems and all such letters are read before the Lord. It is said that Lord Hanuman always showers blessings on the devotees. This temple was established by Baba Neeb Karauri near the old bridge. It is said that during the floods of 1960 the temple was swept away but the statue of Lord remained there intact. Later on, a new temple was got construted near the new bridge on January 26, 1967.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To have sorrows removed
Shlokas
Mano Javam , Maruda Thulya Vegam, Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam, Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sirasa Namami
Meaning -I bow my head to salute Rama's messenger, who has won over His mind, who is as fast as the wind, who has mastered his organs, who is the most knowledgeable, who is the wind God's son, and who leads as the chief in the army of monkeys.
Anjaneya Madhi Paatalaananam, Kanjanaadri Kamaneeya Vigraham, Paarijatha Tharu Moola Vaasinam, Bhaavayami Bhava mana Nandanam
Meaning -I bow before the wind God's darling son, Anjana's son, the great killer of ogres, who is handsome and like a golden mountain, who lives near Parijatha tree's roots.
Divya Mangala Dehaaya Peethambara Dharayacha Thaptha Kanchana Varnaaya Mangalam Shri Hanumathey
Meaning -Oh Lord Hanuman who has a mystical form, who adorns a silk garment in yellow and who looks similar to molten gold, let thy be auspiciousness.
Anjana Nandanam Veeram Janaki Soka Naasanam, Kapeesa Maksha Hantharam, Vandhe Lanka Bhayankaram
Meaning -We salute Lanka's horror, Anjana's brave son, who ended Sita's sorrows, the ruler of monkeys and the one who killed Aksha, Ravana's son.