Uttar Pradesh
Śāṅkara Jyoti Prakāśa · शाङ्कर ज्योति प्रकाश
Kashi (Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple)
Visited 30 September 2026 during the 2026 Sampoorna Bharata Yatra.
Adi Shankaracharya's Visit
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Kashi is revered as the abode of Swayambhu Hanuman, the self-manifested form of Lord Hanuman, worshipped as Sankat Mochan, the remover of difficulties and bestower of strength and divine protection.
- The kshetra is also associated with a visit by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, adding to its significance in the sacred geography of Kashi. The temple is traditionally associated with Goswami Tulsidas, the saint-poet whose devotion to Lord Hanuman and Lord Rāma profoundly shaped the devotional heritage of the city.
- Facing Lord Hanuman are the deities of Śrī Rāma, Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa. While local tradition attributes the installation of all three to Tulsidas, another traditional account distinguishes their origins: Tulsidas is associated with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa, while the idol of Śrī Rāma is attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya ( Śāstric tradition).
- The kshetra thus brings together the devotional legacy of Tulsidas and the spiritual heritage of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya in a unique setting of worship.
The above findings are based on local recitations and living traditions, as well as inscriptions and markers observed at the site, supported by available historical references, certain scientific observations, and guidance from the Shastras. As our understanding continues to evolve, we will update this account from time to time as additional insights and information emerge from local communities and further study.
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