Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
| Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple | |
|---|---|
संकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिर | |
The entrance to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Hanuman, Rama |
| Location | |
| Location | Varanasi |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Temple location on Varanasi district map | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°16′56″N 83°00′00″E / 25.2821062°N 82.9999769°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu architecture |
| Creator | Tulsidas |
| Completed | 16th century |
The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman, in his form as sankat mochan (saṅkaṭamocana), meaning the "reliever from troubles". The temple was established by the Hindu preacher and poet-saint Tulsidas in the early 16th century. It is situated on the banks of the Assi river.