Jakhu Temple
Hindu temple in Shimla, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level.[2] Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.[3] Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises which is known as one of the tallest in the world.[4]
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| Jakhu Temple | |
|---|---|
जाखू मंदिर | |
 Front view of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Shimla |
| Deity | Lord Hanuman |
| Festival | Dussehra |
| Location | |
| Location | Jakhu Hill, Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Himachal Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 31.1011706°N 77.1818317°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Kath kuni architecture |
According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At 108 feet (33 m), it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at 98 feet (30 m), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.
The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple. It was developed by Jagson International Limited and opened in 2017.[5][6]
Sketched by Prince Alexey Saltykov in 1842
Another by Saltykov of Kashmiri dancing
Sketched by Anne Eliza Montague Scott in 1850
Sketched by William Carpenter in 1853
1912 postcard showing the Jakhu Temple and monkeys
Jakhu Temple
Jakhu Temple Ropeway
A monkey at the entrance of the Jakhu Temple
The detailed story as stated at the Temple
Shri Hanuman Statue in Jakhu Temple
One of the tallest statue in the world Shri Hanuman Statue
Statue of God Shree Hanuman at Jakhu Temple.
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