Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi

Name: Sankat Mochan Temple
Address: Sankat Mochan Road, Varanasi, 221005, India
Telephone: +91 542 231 3884

#24 among attractions in Varanasi

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Hindu temple

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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles". ()

Local name: संकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिरCompleted: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 25°16'55"N, 82°59'60"E

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Sankat Mochan RoadVaranasi 221005 India

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+91 542 231 3884

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Sankat Mochan Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Vishwanath Temple, Durga Mandir, Ravidas Ghat, Tulsi Manas Mandir.

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Temple, Hindu temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Which popular attractions are close to Sankat Mochan Temple?

Nearby attractions include Tulsi Manas Mandir, Varanasi (10 min walk), Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Varanasi (12 min walk), Durga Mandir, Varanasi (12 min walk), Ravidas Ghat, Varanasi (15 min walk).