As a follower of Lord Ram and the son of Vayu Dev, Lord Hanuman represents strength, selfless service, and unchanging faith. Hanuman ji is worshipped all over India and is considered to be the remover of obstacles, the giver of courage, and the guardian against evil. Hanuman temples are frequently regarded as energy centres where you can instantly overcome your fear and bad luck.
Situated in the holy city of Ayodhya, devotees must climb 76 stairs to reach the idol of Bal Hanuman in Hanuman Garhi Temple, which is hidden in a cave atop a hill. Lord Hanuman is said to protect Ayodhya from here; hence, thousands of devotees visit here in search of blessings and protection, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Dating back to the Mahabharata era, Prachin Hanuman Mandir is located close to Connaught Place in Delhi, which is believed to have been founded by the Pandavas. Dedicated to Anjaneya, this temple has a self-manifested idol of Hanuman, & the repeated chanting of “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” echoes within a Guinness World Record feat.
Founded in Varanasi by the saint-poet Tulsidas, this temple is believed to have heavenly powers that may relieve a devotee's suffering & hardships. Located next to Assi Ghat, it attracts numerous worshippers, particularly on Tuesdays or Hanuman Jayanti. To keep off bad forces, devotees offer laddoos and bind threads.
One of the uncommon sleeping idols of Lord Hanuman in India, the Bedi Hanuman Temple near Sangam is located in Prayagraj. What makes this temple unique is the iron chains (bedi) tied around the idol's feet. Legend says Hanuman once left the shrine without permission, so chains prevent him from leaving. Also, Ganga's waters touch Hanuman's feet during Kumbh Mela.
Mehandipur Balaji Temple, well-known in India for its powerful healing rituals for those who are said to be suffering from supernatural illnesses, black magic, or evil spirits. Unlike other Hanuman temples, this temple operates more like a spiritual hospital, where victims undergo holy healing through non-touch exorcism rituals. Balaji's idol here is Swayambhu, or self-manifested, and is extremely powerful.
As per legend, Lord Hanuman was born on Anjanadri Hill in Anegundi, close to Hampi, where devotees must climb 575 stairs to reach the hilltop temple devoted to Anjaneya. Surrounded by rice fields and peaceful surroundings, the hill is associated with Anjana Devi, the mother of Hanuman, which has unparalleled spiritual sensations; so meditating here enhances mental health.