Hanuman Garhi
हनुमानगढ़ी
A temple dedicated to Hanuman on a raised platform in the centre of the old town. Visitors climb 76 steps to pay their respects, and by tradition pilgrims visit here before going on to the Ram Temple.
Hanuman Garhi is a fortress-style temple built on a mound. It was funded in the 18th century by the Nawab of Awadh, and it has round corner towers. You must climb 76 steps to enter the sanctum, which houses an image of the child Hanuman seated on the lap of his mother, Anjana. According to local custom, devotees first honour Hanuman, the "guardian" deity, here before proceeding to the Ram Temple. Entry and darshan are free. The temple is usually open from about 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and it is extremely crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Laddoo sweets are sold at the entrance as offerings. Monkeys are plentiful on the steps, so keep your glasses and food put away. The temple is on the old town's main street, about 1 km from the entrance to the Ram Temple, and you can walk from here to Kanak Bhawan.
Opening hours
About 5:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Dashrath Mahal
- Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
- Kanak Bhawan
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)
- Nageshwarnath Temple
- Ram ki Paidi
- Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
- Saryu Aarti at Naya Ghat