Hanuman Garhi Fort

Hanuman Garhi is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. A very significant belief, as well as a custom here, is that before worshipping Lord Rama, one must visit Hanuman Garhi and venerate Lord Hanuman first. Hanuman Ji is considered an ardent devotee or bhakt of Lord Rama, therefore before worshipping Rama, one must worship his devotees first. Lord Hanuman is one of the avatars of Lord Shiva. He has been worshipped in this place since the 10th century, but the temple was constructed later on. There had been instances where this temple was on the edge of demolition, but with the sheer will of its devotees and by the blessing of Lord Ram, the demolition never happened. It is believed that Lord Hanuman resided in this place, (earlier it was a cave), in order to protect Ramkot, which is the birthplace of Lord Rama. Hanuman Garhi is located only 1 km away from Ram Janmabhoomi.

Witness the golden idol of Mata Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman, placed within the premises of this enchanting temple and carrying Bal Hanuman in her lap. Hanuman Garhi does not only have religious significance but is constructed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing to look at. Dedicate your trip to Lord Hanuman and climb 76 steps to seek his blessings.

Tips

• One can visit this temple at any hour of the year.
• If you are in Ayodhya during Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti, then do not miss visiting the temple and worshipping the lord. On these two occasions, one should not miss being a part of the religious and cultural atmosphere of this temple.
• Photography is prohibited within the temple complex.
• The devotees can easily find prasad made of desi ghee from the vendors outside the temple complex.