History of Jakhu Temple
Jakhu Temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a historical Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Located at an altitude of 2,455 meters (8,000 feet) on the Jakhu hill, it is the best place in Shimla, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
So far, it has been assumed that the temple belongs to the Ramayana period. According to legend, throughout the struggle between Lord Rama and Ravana, Lord Hanuman alternately was sent to fetch the life-giving herbs to cure Lakshmana and during his adventurous journey, Hanuman stood on Mount Jakhu and rested.
It was under his weight that the mountain bowed leaving behind his footprints, which are now said to be worshipped at the temple The origins of the church are shrouded in mystery, but it is considered by far one of the oldest and most respected churches in the area. However, the current design has gone through many changes over the centuries, with the most current changes improving the aesthetics and accessibility of the temple.
A huge 108-foot-tall statue of the Lord was unveiled near the temple in 2010, making it one of the tallest statues of Hanuman in the world The statue can be seen from many parts of Shimla and creates a spiritual atmosphere including those in the temple. Jakhu Temple is not only a non-worldly website but is in addition a popular tourist destination.
Visitors often climb the hill through dense cedar forests to reach the temple, in peaceful surroundings, playful monkeys are commonly seen in the area The temple has a special significance during the Dussehra pageant when devotees get to experience it auspicious time offers devotion to Lord Hanuman to Lord Rama.