In the holy city of Varanasi is situated the Sankat Mochan Temple, a sacred temple of the Hindus. Literally, the word `Sankat Mochan` means `deliverer from troubles`.

As found in the history, the founder of the Sankat Mochan Temple was Tulsidas, the writer of Tulsi Ramayana (the Hindi version of Valmiki`s Ramayana).

Lord Hanuman, follower of Lord Rama is worshipped here. Vedic astrology states that only Hanuman saves man from the anger of the planet Saturn. Those people who have ill placed Saturn in their horoscopes need to visit the temple to get rid of it. According to some astrologers, Hanuman not only saves one from the anger of the planet Saturn but also neutralizes the ill effect of the planet Mars. It generally curtails the ill effect of any other planet in someone`s life.

In the early phase of its establishment, it was a very small temple. In due course of time, the Mahants collected and donated funds to upgrade the structure. Presently it is fairly big.

The famous `Pratah Arati` or the dawn offering is carried on every morning at 5am. There is also a `Sandhya Arati` or the evening offering at around 8:30pm. At 10pm the `Rathri Arati` is carried on and then the gates are closed. On every Tuesdays and Saturdays, ceremonies are held. In this ceremony `Akant Nama Sangeerthanam`, especially `Kishkindha` and `Sundera Kand` are recited. Special prayers are held on the dawn of Kartik Krishna Chathurdhashi. Again on Chaitra Full Moon day, the temple celebrates its Annual Festival. To provide solace to the disturbed souls, various discourses based on Ramayana are carried out.

There is an inn for the devotees to rest and stay. It provides every possible facility for the devotees.

People who are interested to visit the temple may come at Varanasi and hire a cab, auto or a rickshaw to visit the temple. It remains open throughout the year.