Veera Hanuman
The heroic standing form conveys strength, courage, service and protection. The garbhagriha image is adorned with sindoor, garlands and sacred ornaments.
Temple Photograph
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Bade Hanuman Mandir, Karol Bagh
Beadonpura, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Veera Hanuman · 108-foot Sankat Mochan form
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: Veera Hanuman represents courage, strength, protection and unwavering devotion to Shri Rama.
A modern Karol Bagh landmark centred on a 108-foot Hanuman image, a rakshasa-mouth gateway and a mechanical chest-opening tableau of Rama and Sita.
Temple Description: Commissioned by Brahmalin Nagababa Shri Sewagiri Ji Maharaj, the statue was built from 1994 to 2007 and the dham was formally established in 2008.
Operated by 108 Foot Shri Sankat Mochan Dham Trust; general entry is free.
Darshan Start Time
6:00 AM
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
Crowd Expectation
Plan extra time
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti draw the largest gatherings.
Best Darshan Window
Early morning; or 8:15 AM / 8:15 PM on Tuesday and Saturday for the chest display
Use the current published schedule and posted temple notices.
Darshan Options
Free general darshan
General entry is free; no online general-darshan booking is required.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Published visitor hours are 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. Festival-day controls may change at the temple.
Operated by 108 Foot Shri Sankat Mochan Dham Trust; general entry is free.
Temple Identity
108-foot Veera Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Dham, Karol Bagh.
Sacred Importance
Hanuman worship, Rama bhakti and an Akhand Jyoti brought from Jwalaji.
Historic Importance
Construction began 13 May 1994, finished 2 April 2007 and formal establishment followed on 25 January 2008.
Pilgrimage Importance
A prominent Delhi Hanuman stop, especially on Tuesday, Saturday and Hanuman Jayanti.
Distinctive Feature
The chest opens mechanically to reveal Rama and Sita at scheduled Tuesday/Saturday displays.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
The temple is also identified in current visitor material as 108 Foot Shri Sankat Mochan Dham. Its monumental Hanuman image rises above the Karol Bagh–Jhandewalan streetscape.
Within the complex, devotees encounter the east-facing worship focus, Ramayana imagery, smaller shrines and the dramatic gateway shaped as a rakshasa mouth.
Main Deity and Sacred Forms
108-foot landmark
The monumental height invokes the sacred number 108, familiar from japa malas and Hindu devotional counting.
Rama and Sita tableau
Mechanical hands open the chest to reveal Rama and Sita, expressing Hanuman’s complete devotion.
Other worship spaces
The source material names Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Shiva and Ganesha within the wider complex.
Name and Meaning
“Bade Hanuman” describes the shrine’s immense Hanuman form. “Sankat Mochan” means the remover of distress, while “Veera” emphasises heroic courage.
Sacred Story and Legend
The rakshasa-mouth entrance is interpreted as the defeat of ego and harmful forces before entering sacred space.
The opening chest visualises a central Ramayana teaching: Rama and Sita live within Hanuman’s heart. The effect is devotional theatre, not a claim about the ancient origin of the shrine.
History and Timeline
13 May 1994
Construction of the 108-foot image began under Brahmalin Nagababa Shri Sewagiri Ji Maharaj.
30 September 2006
Temple-specific visitor material records an Akhand Jyoti brought from Jwalaji and kept continuously lit in this complex.
2 April 2007
The thirteen-year construction programme reached completion.
25 January 2008
The dham was formally established. This modern timeline is retained without importing older legends from other Delhi Hanuman shrines.
Architecture and Temple Layout
North Indian composition
A shikhara, prayer hall, marble surfaces, decorative interiors and courtyard support worship and festival movement.
East-facing focus
The supplied temple brief records the entrance, sanctum entrance and deity as east-facing.
Narrative decoration
Ramayana-themed paintings and carvings connect the built space to Rama bhakti.
Rakshasa-mouth gateway
The theatrical entrance is the most recognisable ground-level architectural feature.
Spiritual Importance
Devotees approach Hanuman for courage, protection, disciplined service and devotion to Rama. Personal outcomes remain matters of faith.
Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kandam and Rama Nama recitation form the principal chant traditions named in the temple brief.
Special Features and Facts
Mechanical chest display
Published for Tuesday and Saturday at 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM; arrive early because viewing conditions can change.
Akhand Jyoti
The Jwalaji flame is described by temple-specific material as being housed in this Sankat Mochan Dham complex; it is not attributed to the separate Jhandewalan Devi Temple.
Sacred number 108
The statue’s height connects the monument with a widely used sacred count in Hindu worship.
Regional surroundings
Karol Bagh is known for Ajmal Khan Road, Gaffar Market, Delhi street food, religious books, puja goods and prasad shops.
Quick Decision
Choose your window
Use early morning for easier movement; use the published Tuesday/Saturday display times only if the chest tableau is central to the visit.
Plan the approach
Exit toward Jhandewalan/Karol Bagh and use the exact pin rather than a similarly named Delhi Hanuman shrine.
Prepare for crowds
Keep extra time on Tuesday, Saturday and festival days.
Temple services
General entry is free. A separate live-darshan stream is not published by the temple.
Darshan Process
Arrive and prepare
Remove footwear at the designated point and keep offerings compact.
Enter respectfully
Pass the symbolic gateway without blocking the active approach.
Main darshan
Offer prayers to Veera Hanuman and follow the queue around the worship spaces.
Complete the visit
Receive authorised prasad, visit the associated shrines and exit without reversing crowd flow.
How to Reach
Use the exact map pin and choose the approach that best fits your journey.
By Metro / Rail
- Jhandewalan Metro is the closest practical approach.
- New Delhi Railway Station is the nearest major rail terminal.
- Use the exact map pin for the final walk.
By Road
- Use Saraswati Marg from Karol Bagh or Jhandewalan.
- Autos, taxis, buses and app cabs serve the area.
- Parking is limited in the market district.
By Air
- Indira Gandhi International Airport serves Delhi.
- Continue by Airport Express/Metro, taxi or app cab.
- Allow extra time for central Delhi traffic.
Darshan and Aarti Timings
| Service | Days / status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Current published visitor hours | Daily | 6:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Mechanical chest display | Tuesday and Saturday | 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM |
| Mangala Aarti | Temple brief ritual record | 5:00 AM |
| Morning Aarti | Temple brief ritual record | 8:00 AM |
| Rajbhog Aarti | Temple brief ritual record | 12:00 PM |
| Sandhya Aarti | Temple brief ritual record | 7:00 PM |
| Shayan Aarti | Temple brief ritual record | 9:00 PM |
Current public hours are separated from source-recorded ritual details wherever the temple does not publish a shrine-specific timetable.
Festivals and Important Days
Hanuman Jayanti
Abhishekam, bhajans, puja and larger gatherings.
Sri Rama Navami
Ramayana recitation and worship of Rama.
Navaratri
Devotional and cultural programmes.
Dussehra
Rama’s victory over Ravana is remembered.
Diwali
Illumination and prayer.
Tuesday and Saturday
Special puja, chanting and the published chest display.
Daily Worship, Seva and Mantras
Hanuman Chalisa
Regular devotional recitation centred on Hanuman’s virtues and Rama bhakti.
Sundara Kandam
Ramayana recitation tradition named by the temple brief.
Rama Nama
Repetition of Rama’s name expresses Hanuman’s devotion.
Sindoor Seva
Sindoor worship is part of the supplied practice record; use only materials accepted by temple staff.
Chant Practice
Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kandam and Rama Nama are the chant traditions supplied for this temple.
Offerings and Prasad
Prasad
Boondi laddu, besan laddu, halwa, panchamrit, dry fruits and churma are named in the supplied brief.
Flowers and garlands
Marigold, rose, jasmine, Tulasi and betel-leaf garlands are named.
Sindoor
Offer sindoor only through the practice and materials currently permitted by the temple.
Best Time to Visit
For a calmer visit
Arrive early on a non-festival weekday.
For the chest tableau
Use Tuesday or Saturday and target 8:15 AM or 8:15 PM.
For aarti atmosphere
Use the source-recorded morning or evening ritual windows while following posted notices.
Nearby Sacred Places and Landmarks
Same neighbourhood
Jhandewalan Devi Mandir
Major Durga temple, distinct from this Sankat Mochan Dham.
Open map →
About 3.5 km
Prachin Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place
A separate historic Hanuman shrine in Connaught Place.
Open map →
About 3 km
Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Prominent Lakshmi-Narayan temple near Gole Market.
Open map →Recommended Sacred Circuit
Bade Hanuman Mandir
Begin early or at a chosen chest-display window.
Route map →Jhandewalan Devi Mandir
Walk or take a short local connection.
Route map →Birla Mandir
Continue toward Gole Market.
Route map →Connaught Place Hanuman Mandir
Visit the separate central Delhi shrine.
Route map →Gauri Shankar Temple
Continue only if Old Delhi access and time permit.
Route map →Visitor Information
- Wear modest clothing and follow footwear and photography rules.
- Use authorised donation and prasad counters.
- Keep additional time for Karol Bagh traffic.
- Tuesday, Saturday and Hanuman Jayanti can be very crowded.
- The chest tableau is published for 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM on Tuesday and Saturday.
- The exact temple office telephone and a standalone live-darshan stream are not published by the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
A current temple-specific visitor source lists daily hours as 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
The landmark form is 108 feet high.
Construction ran from 13 May 1994 to 2 April 2007; formal establishment followed on 25 January 2008.
A current Delhi visitor source publishes 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM on Tuesday and Saturday.
Temple-specific material places the Akhand Jyoti inside this 108 Foot Sankat Mochan Dham complex. The separate Jhandewalan Devi Temple must not be confused with it.
No online general-darshan booking is required; general entry is free.
Reference Notes
- 108 Foot Sankat Mochan Dham visitor guide: Open source
- Chest-opening schedule: Open source
- Jhandewalan Metro access: Open source
- Current temple listing: Open source