Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla

The temple was established in 1950 by prominent religious figure Neem Karoli Baba. He got so amazed by the beauty of Shimla that he spent 10–12 days in the forest area. Here while doing Yoga and meditation Baba got some instinct that Hanuman temple should be built on this site. Baba told his wish to his followers and eventually in the year of 1962 the then Lieutenant Governor Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh and other followers started the construction of the temple. The idols if Lord Rama-Sita-Lakshmana, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha were also established in the temple. The temple was inaugurated on 21 June 1966 on the day of Tuesday. Gradually the temple gained a lot of popularity and faith.[2]

Neem Karoli Baba sculpture in Ram Dass library

At present the locals come here everyday, as well as tourists who visit Shimla. Because it is Lord Hanuman temple, every Tuesday and Saturday a lot of people visit, and on Sundays huge number of people visit the temple. On each Sunday a large Bhandara is also organised here. In the vicinity of the temple there is also the small temple dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba, which was made few years back. The natural beauty and the lush green forest with enchanting environment attracts a lot of tourists. The view of Shimla city is also seen from the temple. It is believed that whatever is prayed here with the true heart then big Sankat (risks) can be vanished from the life.[2]

The temple is located at an altitude of 1,975 m above sea level on Kalka-Shimla highway. The natural beauty and the lush green forest with enchanting environment attracts a lot of tourists. The view of Shimla city is also seen from the temple. The temple not only casts a spell on visitors with its divinity, but also reels them in with the majestic views it offers. Tourists can sit at the iron benches outside the temple vicinity and enjoy amazing views of Shimla city.[2]

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