Steps to solace and blessings

The temple complex is located on a hilltop and is accessible by a series of steep steps. There is a statue of Lord Hanuman in the main temple which is surrounded by several other smaller temples dedicated to various deities. Hanuman Garhi is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. It is designed in the shape of a four-sided fort, with walls surrounding the inner sanctum. Its entrance has a domed roof and two minarets on either side. The temple complex has multiple levels, and each level offers a different view of the city and the surrounding landscape. The temple complex also has a mosque built in the Mughal era. The mosque is situated on the top level of the temple complex and offers a panoramic view of the city.

The temple has undergone several renovations and additions since it was first built. The current structure was rebuilt by the then-ruler of Ayodhya, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. The temple is visited by Hanuman devotees from all over the country and is a very popular place.

A divine sage

There are many legends about the origin of this temple. One of the legends is that the temple was built in the 10th century by Jagat Singh, the brother of King Vikramaditya. According to folklore, this temple was built by Saint Tulsidas after he was refused entry into Ayodhya due to his low-caste status. He prayed to Lord Hanuman and was granted permission to establish a temple outside the city. Legend has it that the temple stands on the spot where Lord Hanuman used to meditate. It is believed that the hill on which the temple was built was known as 'Sumeru Parvat'.