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Jhakhu Temple
Dedicated to the monkey god, Lord Hanuman, the Jhakhu Temple is located east of the town center near the highest point o

Jhakhu Temple at ShimlaThe beautiful tranquility of Jhakhu Hill is unquestionable and to this beauty is added the other grandeur, the Jhakhu Temple. This hill impends over Shimla town and is the geographical nucleus. Dedicated to the monkey god, Lord Hanuman, the Jhakhu Temple is located east of the town center near the highest point of Shimla.

According to a legend, Hanuman, the faithful follower of Lord Rama rested at Jhakhu Hill after he had collected the mythical medicinal `sanjivani` for Lakshmana, brother of Lord Rama, from the Himalayas. As Lakshmana was injured in a battle with Ravana`s forces, Lord Rama ordered Hanuman to bring `sanjivani` to save Lakshmana. Not surprisingly, there are many monkeys around the temple.

The temple can be approached through a dense forest of Deodars. Ponies are also available to reach the temple. The temple is made of red and yellow brick with fairy lights and tinsel. There are prints inside the shrine, which are believed to be the footprints of Hanuman.

(Last Updated on : 24/01/2009)
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