Jakhu Temple
Hindu temple in Shimla, India
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Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level.[2] Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.[3] Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises.[4]
| Jakhu Temple | |
|---|---|
जाखू मंदिर | |
 Front view of the temple | |
  Location within Himachal Pradesh  Location within India | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Shimla |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Festival | Dussehra |
| Location | |
| Location | Jakhu Hill, Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 31.1011706°N 77.1818317°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Kath kuni architecture |
| Founder | Yaksha Rishi |
| Specifications | |
| Elevation | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) |
| Website | |
| https://jakhumandir.online/ | |
A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.
The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple. It was developed by Jagson International Limited and opened in 2017.[5][6]
Gallery
1912 postcard showing the Jakhu Temple and monkeys
Jakhu Temple
Jakhu Temple Ropeway
A monkey at the entrance of the Jakhu Temple
The detailed story as stated at the Temple
Shri Hanuman Statue in Jakhu Temple
One of the tallest statue in the world Shri Hanuman Statue
Statue of God Shree Hanuman at Jakhu Temple.
