Temples of Shree Hanuman

Hanuman ji is one of the most revered deities in modern times as he is soon pleased by devotees. He is symbol of the all types of strengths including intelligence, volition, devotion and physical power.  Hanuman has many names like Maruti, Anjaneya, Pavanasuta, Bajrang Bali, Manojavam, Marutatulyavegam, Vatatmajam, Vanarayuthamukhyam, Shreeramdutam, Raghupati Priya Bhaktam, Sankat Mochan, etc. As temples of Hanuman ji is built across entire Bharat, he is symbol of nationalism.
 
A few famous temples of Hanuman ji are mentioned below:

Hanuman Garhi temple, Ayodhya, UP:

1. Built in the year - The temple was built by the Nawab in the 10th century,
2. Famous for - Hanumangarhi temple of Lord Hanuman has more than 70 steps lead to the main Hanuman temple. A massive four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner and a temple of Hanuman inside is the most popular shrine in Ayodhya. Its legend is that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi, or Ramkot. The main temple contains the statue of Maa Anjani with Bal Hanuman seated on her lap. The faithful believe wishes are granted with a visit to the shrine.

Sankat Mochan temple, on the banks of the Assi river, Varanasi, UP:

1. Built in the year - in the early 1500s,
2. Famous for - The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles". It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman ji.

Bade Hanuman Temple, Prayagraj, UP.

1. Built in the year – Prior 1119 AD,
2. Famous for - It has a large 20 feet long and 8 feet wide idol of Lord Hanuman in a reclining position. As the water level rises in the Monsoon season it is believed that the river rises to touch Lord Hanuman's feet. The legend goes that Hanuman rested here after burning Lanka. Saint Balgiriji established a temple for the Lord at the very same site. During the year 1119AD the then rulers had allotted three Isra of land in the same area.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, near Gomti River, Lucknow:

1.     Built in the year – 1967 by Holi Baba Neeb Karauri,
2. Famous for - The devotees write letters to the Lord describing their problems and all the letters are read out in the temple and the devotees receive blessings from Hanuman ji. 

Jakhu temple on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak in HP:

1.           Built in the year - A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was built in the year - 2010,
2. Famous for - According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. 

Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, New Delhi,

1. Built in the year – Claimed to be one of the five temples of Mahabharata days in Delhi. Reportedly, it was built originally by Maharaja Man Singh I of Amber (1540–1614) during Emperor Akbar’s (1542-1605) reign. It was reconstructed by Maharaja Jai Singh (1688-1743) in 1724.
2. Famous for - A self-manifest idol of Hanuman, has an unusual feature fixed in the spire (Shikhara) in the form of a crescent moon (an Islamic symbol) instead of the Hindu symbol of Aum or Sun. As the idol of Hanuman faces the southern direction, devotees can discern only one eye of the idol. 

Mahavir Mandir or Patna, Bihar, India,

1. Built in the year - 1730,
2. Famous for - second highest earning temple in north India after Mata Vaishno Devi.

Ultey Hanuman ji Mandir Indore, MP.
It is believed that this was the place from where Hanuman went to Patal Lok. At that time, Hanuman ji's feet were toward the sky and towards the Mother Earth, due to which their reverse form is worshiped.

Hanuman Dhara Temple, Chitrakoot, MP.

1. Built in the year – 19th Century,
2. Famous for - This is a hill where there are 3 main spots. Trimukhi Hanuman mandir, Panchmukhi hanuman mandir (Main) and Seeta Rasoi at the top. There is a continuous stream of water that falls on hanuman idol and the source of water is not known. It is believed to have been created by Rama to assuage Hanuman when the latter returned after setting Lanka afire.

Salasar Balaji on NH-65 near Sujangarh in Churu district, Rajasthan:

1. Built in the year – 1754 AD,
2. Famous for - The temple of Balaji founded by a farmer who found the idol while ploughing his field. It is situated in the middle of Salasar and attracts innumerable worshippers throughout the year. Salasar Balaji is unique because it has a round face with moustache and beard.

Mehandipur Balaji Mandir, Dausa district of Rajasthan:

1. Built in the year – 20th century,
2. Famous for - Ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere. 

Sri Hanuman Temple, Sarangpur, Jamnagar, Gujarat:

1. Built in the year - 1848,
2. Famous for - It comes under the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday and is dedicated to Hanuman in the form of Kastbhanjan (Crusher of sorrows). The idol of Hanuman here is a stout figure with a handlebar moustache, crushing a female demon under his foot and baring his teeth, standing among sculpted foliage full of fruit bearing monkey attendants. According to author Raymond Williams, it is reported that when Sadguru Gopalanand Swami installed the idol of Hanuman in 1848 AD, he touched it with a rod and the idol came alive and moved. The image of this temple is said to be so powerful that a mere look at it will drive the evil spirits out of the people affected by them.

Paritala Anjaneya Temple,  on NH-9, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh:

1.          Built in the year - 2003,
2. Famous for - The statue is 135 feet (41 metres) tall being the tallest one dedicated to Lord Hanuman.  

Ragigudda Anjaneya temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

1. Built in the year - 1969,
2. Famous for - It is believed that the hillock that hosts the main deity Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy was formed from a heap of ragi (millet) and hence was termed "Ragigudda". During this period, the holy trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva expressed their will to remain near the hillock and turned themselves into stones nearby. These three stones now bear engravings of the trinity. 

Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple in Nakakhal, Tamil Nadu.

1. Built in the year - 1500 years ago,
2. Famous for - Pallava kingdom built many halls, compound walls and numerous stone sculptures in this temple, but couldn’t build a roof for Sri Hanuman. It is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi. The image of Anjaneyar is 18 ft (5.5 m) tall. Hanuman (locally called Anjaneyar) was carrying an image made of Saligrama and Lakshmi requested him to get her a view of Vishnu in the form of Narasimha. Hanuman entrusted the saligrama to her and asked her to hold it until he returns. Lakshmi placed the image at this place, which grew into a mount before Hanuman could return. Narasimha appeared before both of them and set his abode at this place. The Narasimhaswamy temple, located right at the foot hills is also associated with this legend and Hanuman is believed to have worshipped him in standing posture form a distance axial to the temple.

Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu:

1. Built in the year – 500 ago,
2. Famous for - The idol of the deity is made of Salagrama stone. In the temple, Goddess Lakshmi graces the devotees from the right palm of Hanuman who tail faces north, direction of Kubera, God of wealth. The main deity faces west, is seen posing Abhaya Mudra with his right hand and holding a club with the other hand. During the Tamil New Year, an offering of 10,008 fruits is made to the deity. 

Panchmukh Aanjanayar Swami Ji Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu:
​Five-faced form of Hanuman is now known as Panchamukhi. Five heads are that of Hayagriva, Narasimha, Hanuman, Varaha and Garuda. Every Face of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman has significance — Sri Hanuman faces east. He grants purity of mind and success. The Narasimha faces south. He grants victory and fearlessness. The west facing Garuda removes black magic and poisons. The north facing Varaha, showers prosperity, wealth. The Hayagriva mukha faces the Sky. He gives Knowledge and good children. Out of these, Hayagriva, Narasimha and Varaha are incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Hence, Panchmukhi Hanuman is also known as the combined avatar of Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman. 

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, near Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala:
​According to local myths, the "Purumthrikkovil idol" of the deity Hanuman was consecrated 3000 years ago by Vasistha, one of the Saptarishis. 

​Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Mount Madonna Center in the USA

1. Built in the year - 2003,
2. Famous for - Bābā Hari Dāss from the Kumaon region of northern India lived in the United States for nearly forty years. Through his practice of selfless service or Karma Yoga, he helped to build and maintain the Center as well as develop the Temple complex.

Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman_Temple,_Connaught_Place
https://www.templepurohit.com/famous-hanuman-temples-india/