| Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple | |
|---|---|
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″N83°00′00″E / 25.2821062°N 82.9999769°ECoordinates: 25°16′56″N83°00′00″E / 25.2821062°N 82.9999769°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu architecture |
| Completed | 18th century |
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named 'Sankat Mochan' meaning the 'reliever from troubles'.[1]Indian songs hd 1080p.
In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet 'besan ke ladoo', which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.
It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman.[2] Sankat Mochan Temple was founded by Tulsidas who was the author of the Ramacharitamanasa, which is the greatest version of lord Ram story written in Avadhi ('Most of the people having confusion that Ramacharitamanasa is a avadhi version of Valmiki Ramayana but Ramacharitamanasa is different from Sanskrit Ramayana written by rishi Valmiki as Baba Tulsidas Ji already told in Ramacharitamanasa that 'Nana bhanti Ram avatara, Ramayan sat koti apara' means in each Kalp lord Ram takes Avatar & plays different-2 lilas(Act) so we have different stories of same lord Ram').Tradition promises that regular visitors to the temple will gain the special favor of Lord Hanuman. Every Tuesday and Saturday thousands of people queue up in front of the temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman. According to Vedic Astrology, Hanuman saves human beings from the anger of the planet Shani (Saturn), and especially people who have an ill-placed Saturn in their horoscopes visit this temple for astrological remedies. This is supposed to be the most effective way for appeasing Shani. While it is suggested that Hanuman did not hesitate to engulfs in his mouth the sun, the lord of all planets, which humbled all the gods and angels, making them worship him for the Sun's release. Some astrologers believe that worshiping Hanuman can neutralize the ill-effect of Mangal (Mars) and practically any planet that has an ill effect on human life.
On 7 March 2006, one of three explosions hit the temple while the aarti was in progress in which numerous worshippers and wedding attendees were participating. The crowd helped each other in the rescue operation after the explosion. The next day a large number of devotees resumed their worship as usual.[3]
The temple still continues to be attended by thousands of Rama and Hanuman devotees who chant Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand (also provided in the form of a booklet in the temple for free). After the terrorist incident of 2006, a permanent police post was set up inside the temple.[4]
Sankat Mochan temple is near the Banaras Hindu University.
The Sankat Mochan Foundation (SMF) was established in 1982 by Veer Bhadra Mishra, the Mahant (High priest) of the temple, and has been working for cleaning and protecting the Ganges river. Its projects are funded in part by aid from the U. S. and Swedish governments. Mishra was formerly former Head of the Civil Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi [IIT(BHU)][5] and was awarded United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the 'Global 500 Roll of Honour' in 1992,[6] and later the TIME magazine's 'Hero of the Planet' award in 1999.[7][8]
The foundation has been working with Australia-based environmental group, Oz Greene, under a programme called 'Swatcha Ganga Abhiyan' for over 25 years. It celebrated its silver jubilee on 3–4 November 2007, with two-day event which concluded at the Tulsi Ghat, on the Ganges.[9]
Each year in the month of April, the temple organizes a classical music and dance concert festival titled 'Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh', in which musicians and performers from all over India take part. The first festival was organized 88 years ago, and it has invited musicians and dancers including Odissi guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, who was associated since its early days. In fact he was instrumental in starting women's participation in the festival with Sanjukta Panigrahi, Swapna Sundari and Kankana Banerjee.[10]
In 2009, the six-day concert saw over 35 artists including, vocalist Jasraj and Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj.[11][12]
The 2010 concert was spread over five days, during which artists such as Jasraj, Sunanda Patnaik, Channulal Mishra, Rajan-Sajan Mishra and Amar Nath Mishra performed.[13]
In 2015 concert Pakistani-ghazal singer Ghulam Ali performed at Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh.[14][15][16]
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Aashtak English
The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Aashtak is an eight verse prayer in praise of the Hindu God of courage, strength, confidence and devotion Hanuman. Hanuman is also considered to be an Avatar of Shiva who manifested in order to help Ram, an Avatar of Vishnu overcome the evil forces who had grouped under the King of Lanka Ravan. This prayer describes the victory of good over evil. The victory of Ram over Ravan with the help of Hanuman. The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Aashtak is recited by devotees of Hanuman all over India in order to overcome obstacles, dangers, and trouble from enemies. The recitation of the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Aashtak helps one from the ill effects of planets, particularly Saturn and Mars. This prayer is recited in Hanuman temples more often on Saturdays and Tuesdays the weekly day of Saturn and Mars.
Baal Samay Rabi Bhakshi Liyo Tab Tinhu Lok Bhayo Andhiyaaro l
Taahi So Tras Bhayo Jag Ko Yeh Sankat Kaahu Sau Jaat Ne Taaro l
Devan Aani Kari Binti Tab Chadi Diyo Rab Kasht Nivaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll1ll
Baal Ki Traas Kapis Basey Giri Jaat Mahaprabhu Panth Niharo l
Chaunki Maha Muni Shaap Diyo Tab Chahiy Kaun Bichar Bicharo l
Kay Dwij Roop Livaya Mahaprabhu So Tum Das Ke Sok Nivaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll2ll
Angad Ke Sang Len Gaye Siya Khoj Kapis Yeh Bain Ucharo l
Jivat Na Bachiho Hum So Ju Bina Sudhi Laye Iha Pag Dhaaro l
Her Thakey Tat Sindhu Sabey Tab Lay Siya-Sudh Pran Ubaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll3ll
Raavan Traas Dai Siya Ko Sab Raakshashi So Kahi Sok Nivaaro l
Taahi Samay Hanuman Mahaprabhu Jaaya Maha Rajnichar Maaro l
Chahat Siya Asok So Aagi Su Dai Prabhu Mudrika Sok Nivaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll4ll
Baan Lagyo Ur Laxman Ke Tab Pran Tajey Sut Ravan Maaro l
Ley Grah Baidya Sushen Samet Tabey Giri Dron Su Bir Upaaro l
Aani Sajeevan Haath Dai Tab Laxman Ke Tum Pran Ubaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll5ll
Ravan Judh Ajaan Kiyo Tab Naag Ki Faans Sabey Sir Daaro l
ShriRagunath Samet Sabey Dal Moh Bhayo Yeh Sankat Bhaaro l
Aani Khages Tabey Hanuman Ju Bandhan Kaati Sutraas Nivaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll6ll
Bandhu Samet Jabey Ahiravan Ley Ragunath Pataal Sidhaaro l
Debihi Puji BhaliBidhi So Bali Deoo Sabey Mili Mantra Bichaaro l
Jaaya Sahaya Bhayo Tab Hi Ahiravan Sainya Samet Sanhaaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll7ll
Kaaj Kiye Bad Devan Ke Tum Bir Mahaprabhu Dekhi Bichaaro l
Kaun So Sankat Mor Garib Ko Jo Tumso Nahi Jaat Hai Taaro l
Baig Haro Hanuman Mahaprabhu Jo Kuch Sankat Hoey Hamaro l
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro ll8ll
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