Tulsidas association
District administration connects the foundation with Goswami Tulsidas.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Hanuman · Hanuman in the Sankat Mochan tradition
Meaning / Spiritual Importance:
“Sankat Mochan” is a devotional title for Hanuman as the reliever of difficulties. It expresses the temple’s spiritual identity without guaranteeing a particular personal outcome.
A major Varanasi Hanuman shrine associated with Goswami Tulsidas, Tuesday and Saturday devotion, and the Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh.
Temple Description: Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a major Hanuman shrine in south Varanasi, near the route linking Durga Kund and Banaras Hindu University.
Government and temple-branded sources publish different windows. Same-day confirmation is required.
Darshan Start Time
Verification Pending
Verification Pending
Crowd Expectation
Temple-specific guidance
Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally busier.
Best Darshan Window
Non-peak days
A day other than Tuesday or Saturday may be easier, though no crowd level is guaranteed.
Darshan Options
Verification Pending
Verification Pending
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Government and temple-branded sources publish different windows. Same-day confirmation is required.
Government and temple-branded sources publish different windows. Same-day confirmation is required.
Temple Identity
Hanuman in the Sankat Mochan tradition. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Sacred Importance
Devotees especially gather on Tuesdays and Saturdays for Hanuman worship.
Historic Importance
The temple’s place in Varanasi is strengthened by its Tulsidas association and by the annual Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, a recognised music tradition.
Pilgrimage Importance
Use this as a flexible route rather than a fixed timetable.
Tulsidas association
District administration connects the foundation with Goswami Tulsidas.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a major Hanuman shrine in south Varanasi, near the route linking Durga Kund and Banaras Hindu University.
This guide uses the Varanasi temple’s own history, worship pattern and local sacred circuit.
Main Hanuman Form and Idol Features
The shrine is dedicated to Hanuman in the Sankat Mochan tradition. An unverified compass claim about the image facing Rama is omitted.
Devotional language is framed as belief; the page does not promise healing, success, protection, liberation or removal of obstacles.
Meaning of Sankat Mochan
“Sankat Mochan” is a devotional title for Hanuman as the reliever of difficulties. It expresses the temple’s spiritual identity without guaranteeing a particular personal outcome.
Tulsidas Tradition
Varanasi district administration attributes the temple’s foundation to Goswami Tulsidas. A precise foundation year is not established by the current government record.
Hanuman devotion and recitation traditions associated with Tulsidas remain central to the temple’s cultural identity.
Historical and Cultural Importance
The temple’s place in Varanasi is strengthened by its Tulsidas association and by the annual Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, a recognised music tradition.
Contact and management claims from an unauthenticated temple-branded domain are not presented as official temple facts.
Temple Setting and Approach
The temple lies in the southern sacred geography of Varanasi near Assi, Durga Kund and BHU. A precise architectural-period label and idol-facing direction are omitted because they were not authoritatively supported.
Spiritual Importance
Devotees especially gather on Tuesdays and Saturdays for Hanuman worship. Beliefs about relief from difficulties are identified as devotional belief, not guaranteed fact.
Special Features
Tuesday and Saturday devotion
These are traditionally busy Hanuman-worship days.
Music tradition
The Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh is a major cultural association.
South Varanasi circuit
The shrine combines naturally with Assi, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas and BHU.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Hanuman devotees and visitors building a south Varanasi sacred circuit.
Time needed
Allow flexible time because verified temple-controlled hours and live queue data are unavailable.
Crowd pattern
Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally busier.
Main caution
Exact daily hours conflict across current sources; confirm locally before setting out.
Darshan Process
Confirm the day
Confirm current opening hours locally because published operational sources disagree.
Reach the approach
Use the exact Maps destination near Durgakund and BHU, not a Tulsi Ghat office address.
Follow local flow
Follow temple queue and offering instructions; Tuesdays and Saturdays may be busy.
Exit respectfully
Combine nearby stops only if local traffic and opening conditions allow.
How to Reach
Use the verified temple destination in south Varanasi. Airport, rail and bus travel times vary, so check the current route before departure.
From Varanasi rail terminals
- Choose the current route to the Sankat Mochan area near Durgakund and BHU.
- Do not rely on a fixed journey time in city traffic.
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
- Use a current route planner to the verified temple pin.
- Allow extra time for Varanasi traffic controls.
From Assi or BHU
- The temple fits a south Varanasi route with Assi, Durga Kund and BHU.
- Use recognised local transport and confirm the final drop point.
Festivals and Cultural Traditions
Hanuman Jayanti
A major devotional observance; confirm the temple’s event schedule locally.
Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh
The temple is known for an annual classical-music tradition.
Tuesday and Saturday worship
Weekly peak days require additional crowd planning.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Hanuman worship, prayer and recitation form the daily devotional pattern. Exact aarti times are omitted because the available temple-branded table is structurally ambiguous and not independently authenticated.
Offerings, Flowers and Prasad
Laddoo
Government tourism material supports laddoo as a customary offering.
Sindoor
Sindoor is associated with Hanuman worship; follow temple instructions for where it may be offered.
Respectful giving
Use recognised counters and avoid unofficial promises or paid guarantees.
Best Time to Visit
Non-peak days
A day other than Tuesday or Saturday may be easier, though no crowd level is guaranteed.
Season
Varanasi summers can be hot; plan walking and hydration accordingly.
Music festival
Check official cultural announcements before planning specifically for the Sangeet Samaroh.
Nearby Sacred Places
Assi Ghat
A major Ganga ghat in south Varanasi.
Durga Temple and Durga Kund
A nearby Shakti-oriented devotional stop.
Tulsi Manas Temple
A temple associated with the Ramcharitmanas tradition.
BHU and New Vishwanath Temple
A university-area sacred and cultural destination.
South Varanasi Sacred Circuit
Use this as a flexible route rather than a fixed timetable.
1. Sankat Mochan
Begin with Hanuman darshan after confirming hours.
2. Durga Kund
Continue to the nearby Durga temple precinct.
3. Tulsi Manas
Visit the Ramcharitmanas-associated temple.
4. Assi Ghat
Close at the Ganga if riverfront conditions allow.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Confirm opening hours on the day because current published sources conflict.
- Use the temple map destination rather than the separate Tulsi Ghat contact address.
- Keep claims about cures or guaranteed outcomes out of visit decisions.
- Follow on-site security, photography and offering directions.
- Expect heavier footfall on Tuesday, Saturday and festival dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Varanasi district administration attributes the temple’s foundation to Goswami Tulsidas; this guide does not claim an unsupported exact year.
Current government and temple-branded sources conflict, so exact hours are omitted and same-day local confirmation is recommended.
Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally important Hanuman-worship days and may be busier.
It is in south Varanasi and can be combined with Assi, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas and BHU using current local routes.
No. The available table could not be reliably authenticated and parsed, so exact aarti times are omitted.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: Reviewed as the narrative baseline and checked against the current authoritative sources listed below.
- Varanasi district administration: Temple identity, location context and Tulsidas attribution. Open source
- Kashi government portal: Government operational listing; conflicts with other current sources. Open source
- Incredible India: Government tourism corroboration. Open source
- Wikimedia Commons image record: Exact local photograph provenance and CC BY 2.0 licence. Open source