Showing posts with label Hanumangarhi. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Hanumangarhi

Hanumangarhi 

Hanuman Garhi, the temple dedicated to Hanuman, is one of the important temples of Ayodhya situated in the centre on a mound visible from a long distance and is approached by seventy six step. The present temple built in 10th century, has rectangular shape with four bastions on each corner 

On the western gate of Ramkot Vikramaditya got a temple constructed which later on came to be known as Hanuman Tila and than became famous as Hanuman Garhi. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman lived here and guarded the Ramkot. This temple was built by the Nawab of Awadh with the help of Saint Abhyaramdas. Hanuman Garhi is also known for its spectacular views of the setting sun.