Shri Jagannath Mandir

35 feet height Kneeling Hanuman statue is located inside Shri Jagannath Mandir at Birmitrapur (or Biramitrapur) town lies at the border of Odisha and Jharkhand in Sundargarh district of Odisha state. It is located 92 kms towards east from district head quarters Sundargarh, 308 kms from state capital city Bhubaneswar towards south and roughly around 35 kms away from the city Rourkela. The closest river to Birmitrapur is Ludki, which flows from Jharkhand to Odisha. Lord Hanuman statue was inaugurated in 2010.

Hanuman Vatika

Large Hanuman statue is located in Hanuman Vatika big park near new bus stand at Kaithal city belongs to Kaithal district in the Indian state of Haryana.

This city is situated on State Highway No-8, connecting the state capital Chandigarh to Hissar, and has rail connections to other parts of the country.

Kaithal shares common boundary with Patiala (Punjab), Kurukshetra, Jind and Karnal. Kaithal district is situated in the north-west of Haryana state. Its north-west boundaries which include Guhla-Cheeka is attached to Punjab state.

Historically, it was known as Kapisthal, meaning "Abode of Kapi", Myths say that Kaithal was founded & established by Yudhishthir (First of Pandava brothers) during Mahabharat era.

Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Big statue of Lord Anjaneya Hanuman Swamy is located at the entrance of Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple; Kasapuram village belongs to Guntakal revenue mandal under Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kasapuram is situated around 87 kms towards north from district head quarters Anantapur and just 5 kms from Guntakal Railway Junction. Lots of buses, autos and taxis are available from Guntakal to go for Kasapuram.

Kasapuram is one of the pilgrim center and Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy is the presiding deity in this village. Anjaneya Swamy is the Kalpatharu and Varapradata of his devotees.

This temple deity is Sri Vyasaraja (or Vyasaraya or Vyasarajaru, 1447-1548) Pradestha Hanuman, who had installed 732 Lord Anjaneya idols at different places in all over India.

Anjaneya Swami Temple

Anjaneya Swami Temple is located at Relangi village belongs to Iragavaram mandal under West Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located around 5 kms distance from its mandal main town Iragavaram , about 74 kms from the city Rajahmudry & 138 kms far from the city Vijayawada.

The village is famous for Hindu Village Goddess (Grama Devi i.e. Grama Devatha) Sri Mantalama Talli Temple (or Mantalamma Devalayam). One can reach this place by road and rail transport. All local trains running between Nidadavolu and Bhimavaram will stop in this village.

Hanumat Dham

104 feet height sky-touching orange colored sculpture of Lord Hanuman, showing Ram-Sita in his heart, is situated at Hanumat Dham, Visrat Ghat, Shahjahanpur belongs to Shahjahanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Shahjahnpur is well connected with major Indian cities by rail and road from Bareilly and Lucknow. The place is located about 5 kms away from the bus stand and railway station of Shahjahanpur.

Lord Hanumant statue is located in a manmade island (or artificial island) with calm Khannaut River flowing around just looks cool.

Nearby places of Interest :-

(1) Shahid Smarak Park :- The place is near Nagar Palika. This is Main Park of town having musical fountain as well.

(2) Factory Estate Ramlila Ground :- This place is known to host the festivities of Dussehra (or Vijaya Dashami). Ram Leela fair is one of the best events of this region which runs for almost a month.

(3) There are various small temples & mosques in and around Shahjahanpur.

Kaila Devi Mandir

51 feet height tallest statue of Lord Hanumanji is situated in the premises of famous Kaila Devi Mandir at an ancient town DEWAS situated on the Malwa plateau belongs to Dewas district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Dewas is located about 35 kms from the largest city & commercial center Indore.

Originally the Kailadevi temple is situated at Keladevi village, Karauli district in Rajasthan state. In Dewas, Kaila Devi Mandir is situated at Mishri Lal Nagar on Agra Bombay Road.

Kaila Devi Mandir is a must watch temple for its art sculpture and especially paintings. Its white marble gate is one of the attractive part of the temple which is built by south Indian artists. This temple is considered as one of the biggest temple in Madhya Pradesh. 

Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir

Tallest sculpture of Lord Veer Hanuman is located in Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir at census town JUGIAL belongs to Pathankot district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Jugial is located 13 kms north of Pathankot and 6 kms east of Madhopur. It lies near Shapurkandi (or Shahpur Kandi) village, which is the last town of Punjab, before entering the state of Jammu & Kashmir while travelling on Amritsar-Jammu National Highway. Jugial is situated on the road to Ranjit Sagar Dam & Shahpurkandi Dam Projects.

Sri Mahish Mardini Mahalakshmi Mandir

Mahaveer Bajrang Bali biggest sculpture is located in Sri Mahish Mardini Mahalakshmi Mandir at KHOPRI, RAMPUR BUSHAHR city under SHIMLA district in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH. It is located on banks of Sutlej Valley and 130 kms from Shimla well connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda.

Sant Shree Khetabapa Sansthan

Meditation Posture Giant Statue of Chiranjeevi Hanuman Dada is situated in Sant Shree Khetabapa Sansthan at Vithon village about 10 kms from taluka Nakhatrana and 44 kms from Kutch district capital city Bhuj in the Indian state of Gujarat. This place is very marvelous with Beautiful Vatika, Children Park, Lake and small bridge. There are so many life size sculptures of Hindu Gods, Goddesses and other based on historical stories of Indian Epics.

Keesaragutta Temple

Towering statue of Ramdoot Hanuman is located at Keesaragutta Temple; Keesara belongs to Ranga Reddy district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located around 10 kms from ECIL and 40 kms from Hyderabad. It is also known as Kesarigiri i.e. Hanuman, the son of Kesari. Over a period of time, name has colloquially transformed and is now called Keesara also located on a small hillock so Keesaragutta. This place is beautiful valley surrounded by hills and verdant greenery.

Keesragutta Temple, very popularly known as Keesara Gutta Ramalingeswara Devasthanam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consorts Bhavani and Shivadurga. The temple draws thousands of devotees on occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam Mythological Museum

60 feet height colossal Panchmukha Hanuman statue with faces of Varaha, Narasimha, Garuda, Hayagriva & His own at "Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam" mythological museum SURENDRAPURI, situated on Yadagirigutta road comes under Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is just 2 kms from Yadagirigutta and 60 kms from the state capital city Hyderabad.

The museum is also known as Mythological Awareness Center. As the name indicates, it was established to create an awareness of Indian mythology or more specifically Hindu mythology. It was established by Kunda Satyanarayana in memory of his son Surendra. It is also known locally as Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam, in his honor. Meaning that Kunda Satyanarayana has used artistry extensively to depict mythology.

Sri Rajarajeswari Temple

77 feet height gigantic idol of God Anjaneyar Hanuman is standing at Sri Rajarajeswari temple compound facing west direction in Deivaseyalpuram village belongs to Srivaikuntam tehsil under Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Deivaseyalpuram (or Deivacheyalpuram) is located about 30 kms towards west from district head quarters Thoothukudi (also known as Tuticorin) on National Highway No. 7A. It is just approx. 20 kms from Tirunelveli near Vallanadu which has a Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary a protected area of Tamil Nadu created for the protection of Blackbuck Antelope.

Sita Samahit Sthal-Sitamarhi

108 feet height gigantic majestic statue of Sri Sita Nandan Hanumanji installed on an artificial rock of 20 feet is located at holy temple Sita Samahit Sthal (Sitamarhi) and situated almost midway between ALLAHABAD & VARANASI just beside the National Highway No. 2 on the banks of holy River Ganges under Bhadohi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 13 Kms from Jangiganj and just 7 Kms from the Bhiti. One can get bus or taxi from Gopiganj, an important town between Allahabad & Varanasi.
Sita Samahit Sthal is the location where Sita Mata goes into the lap of Mother Earth after her exile at Maharshi Valmiki Ashram in the forest of Sitamarhi.

Hanuman Cave Temple

Dhyana Mudra sculpture of Chiranjeevi Hanuman Dada is located at Udhagamandalam better known as OOTY belongs to Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Ooty is popular as “Queen of Hill Station” and the district capital city of Nilgiris district which is nestled in the hills of Western Ghats that is surrounded by Tea Plantations and situated deep within Nilagiri Hills-Blue Mountains. It is located 80 kms north of Coimbatore city.

Ooty draws a large number of tourists every year. Lofty mountains, great lakes, dense forests, sprawling grasslands, miles of tea gardens and eucalyptus trees greet the visitors en route to Ooty. The hill station itself is a land of picturesque picnic spots.

Tourist & historical landmarks in Ooty :-

(1) Government Rose Garden

(2) Ooty Botanical Gardens

(3) Ooty Mountain Railway

(4) Ooty Lake

(5) Stone House

(6) Toda Huts

(7) St. Stephen's Church

(8) Wax World, Ooty

(9) Tribal Museum

(10) Deer Park

Tall statue of Lord Anjaneya Hanuman

Tall statue of Lord Anjaneya Hanuman is located at beautiful coastal village PAKALA belongs to Singarayakonda mandal under Prakasam district in the Indian state of ANDHRA PRADESH. Pakala is belongs to Andhra region and situated around 31 kms towards south from district head quarters Ongole, 5 kms east of Singarayakonda, 3 kms north of Ullapalem and 338 kms from the state capital city Hyderabad on the shore of the Bay of Bengal with sea on the east.

Pakala is the largest gram panchayat and a very beautiful village located on a famous canal called ‘Buckingham Canal’ passing over it with green trees, beautiful birds, animals and sun rising in the sea.

Lord Anjaneya Hanuman statue welcomes folks into the village. It is a collaborative effort of Pakala villagers in year 2010.

Hanuman Temple, Badrikashram Campus

Huge statue of Lord Hanuman in the campus of Badrikashram R. D. Baheti charitable trust is located in the “Pink city of India” Jaipur on the Fatehpur Sikri-Agra National Highway No-11 in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Looking to the statue from Highway side, it seems like Lord Hanuman is giving blessings to vehicles and people passing on Highway or vehicles moving on NH road and is obtaining blessings from God Hanuman.

Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin)

Garnet colour marvelous statue of Lord Hanuman lifting Dronachal Mountain in hand is located at Hanuman Hill, GANGA TALAO also known as GRAND BASSIN, situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of MAURITIUS Island, East Africa. It is about 1800 feet above sea level, just 2 kms east of Le Petrin and is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites outside of India.

The name “Ganga” is associated with the Ganges River in India and “Talao” means pool. The Hindu regards this lake as sacred. No one knows the depth of Ganga Talao Lake. A vestige of the original forest is still found along the lakeside.

There is a temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and 108 feet height Giant metal statue known as Mangal Mahadev, standing with his trident in middle of the lake, is situated at the entrance of Ganga Talao in the courtyard of a temple. It was built in 2006 and was complete & inaugurated in 2007. The sthapan ceremony was done during the Maha Shivratri period of 2008. The statue is replica (faithful copy) of the Shiva statue of Sursagar Lake located at Vadodara city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is also the highest known statue in Mauritius Island and also the second biggest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. The statue looks so huge and forms part of one of the high monuments in the world. During every year in Maha Shivaratri festival celebration, most of the devotees leave their homes and start a journey to the Sacred Lake Grand Bassin on foot. It has been a tradition that volunteer people offer foods and drinks to the pilgrims (the devotees). There are a lot of Hindu God & Goddess statues/temples in Ganga Talao location.

According to legend the Crater Lake is connected with the holy river Ganges and there is a myth about how was born the Ganga Talao. Once upon a time, The God Shiva, the transformer & destroyer, and his wife Goddess Parvati were flying around the world on Nandi (Nandi Bull: वृषभ, Vahana or Vehicle and Gatekeeper of Shiva & Parvati). Shiva wanted to show Parvati the most beautiful places on earth, so they stopped in Mauritius. During the journey, Shiva was carrying the river Ganges on his head, to prevent the earth from flooding. When they wanted to land in Mauritius, Shiva accidently spilled water of the holy river into the Crater and this is how Grand Bassin emerged.

Ganga Talao is considered the most sacred Hindu location in Mauritius as well as a major tourist place of interest and destination. Visitors come here to meditate & to go sightseeing as well. They include the local people, pilgrims from India and visitors from many other countries. Here, nature and men seem to be able to coexist peacefully.

Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Magnificent statue of Lord Veer Anjaneya Hanuman Swamy is located at outside area of Anjaneya Swamy temple in Girisola village belongs to Chikiti block under Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha. Girisola is situated near Odisha & Andhra Pradesh Check Gate. It is the welcome point on Andhra-Odisha (two states) border identified as a wayside tourist complex on NH-5 which can offer best relaxation to a fatigued tourist on road. The place is best attractive for its solitariness away from hustle and bustle of the city life near to the splendid Pati Sonepur sea beach as well as the famous Bhairabee temple. This area is fully covered with very beautiful seen of sea, rivers and forest with coconut trees. It is located 18 kms from Berhampur (Brahmapur) railway station, just 6 kms from Ichchapuram railway station, 38 kms from the district headquarters Chhatrapur, 12 kms from Chikiti and 195 kms from the state capital city Bhubaneswar.

Nearby places of Interrest :-

(1) Panchama, 12 kms from Girisola, Lord Ganesh temple

(2) Sonepur, 12 kms from Girisola, Sea beach

(3) Mantridi, 10 kms from Girisola, Temple of Goddess ‘Bhairabee’ a religious centre.

105 Feet Shree Hanumanji Statue

105 feet sky-high magnificent sculpture of Shree Hanumanji is located at Nandura town near Shegaon city belongs to Buldhana district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The statue is situated on National Highway No-6 (Hajira-Dhule-Kolkata Hwy) and quite close to Mumbai-Howrah Railway line. It is located around 49 kms towards north from district headquarters Buldhana, approx. 36 kms from Shegaon and about 499 kms away from the state capital city Mumbai.

Dattatreya Temple

85 feet saffron colour majestic statue of Lord Hanuman, claimed as the largest of its kind outside India, is situated in Dattatreya Temple Compound at one of the famous religious town Carapichaima in twin island country Trinidad & Tobago of South America.

Lord Hanuman stands for faith, strength, worship and the willingness to sacrifice, thus making Him a great role model in the hearts of Hindus everywhere.

Two gray concrete elephants provide water for devotees to wash their feet before entering the main mandir at the northern side.

The structure of Dattatreya Temple & Yoga Centre is an amalgamation of many wonderful works which was built according to the Dravidian style of architecture of South India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Trinity Dattareya and is a source of joy and reverence for the large Hindu Indo-Trinidadian population on the island. The brilliantly pink, blue, green and golden structure was created by fourteen stonemasons who were specially flown down.

The inside of the dome has seven stages of graded architecture with numerous figures of musicians playing the various types of musical instruments in seven different colors. This is the symbolic of inviting guests into the main hall of the big mandir.

The colour schemes are the same as in India. The same architectural style is evident inside the mandir dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. Inside the main mandir, there are mini chambers with shrines dedicated especially to the different aspects of the trinity. Look up and marvel at the stunning paintings and statuettes that embellish the inner roof.

This little piece of India in the Caribbean brings devotees from all over the islands and has become a sight for those who enjoy architectural splendour. The calm ambiance that surrounds the area enhances the aesthetic beauty of these creations and provides a tranquil place for to offers ones prayers.

Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple

51 feet height huge sculpture of Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar is located at Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple at Senankottai Village on the way to Palani belongs to Vedasandur Taluka under Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated 22 kms towards north from district headquarters Dindigul, 5 kms from Vedasandur and 440 kms from the state capital city Chennai.

Temple is located in the centre of Palanimalai, Vellimalai, & Rangamalai. Earlier, Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple was called as a Tulasi Garden but new temple was constructed at the same place on 8^th March, 2008. Inside the shrine of this temple, Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar is installed with a big Gada on his left hand with a graceful look. This Gada is Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar’s weapon to destroy the sins and calamities from the world. This whole appearance of Lord Shri Anjaneyar in the shrine gives an unknown strength and faith to the devotees.

Moreover, a tall sculpture of Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar with a height of 51 feet has been installed above the shrine which resembles like a Tomb on the temple. This peculiar attraction remains unique in the whole south of Tamil Nadu. Another temple made of crystal stone is constructed inside the campus of sacred corner (Kanni Moolai) where Lord Shri Jeya Vera Anjaneyar is installed. It is said that God stays in the sacred corner.

Every month on special days like full-moon day, Amavasya, Ekadashi, Jenma Nakshatra etc. special puja’s will be conducted without any interruption and on every saturday after puja Prasadam (Sacred food) is distributed inside the temple premises to about 100 devotees. In the month of most probably in March or April on the sacred day of Shri Hanuman (Anjaneyar) Jayanthi (Birthday) special puja’s are conducted in a grand way and Annadhanam is done to the devotees.

People from various places, with lot of faith in their heart, visit this temple to have a glimpse of Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar. They worship Him with utmost devotion in their mind, heart and soul to get the blessings with a belief that their wishes shall be fulfilled after getting the Darshan of Shri Bhaktha Anjaneyar.

Famous slogan written in temple found, “Miraculous, Eternal and Divine Power”

Anjaneya Giri, Ezhimala Hill

41 feet height tallest sculpture of Lord Anjaneya Swamy is situated at Anjaneya Giri, Ezhimala Hill belongs to Ramanthali Panchayat under Kannur district near Payyanur (or Payyannur or Payyannoor) in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located just 7 kms from Payyanur and 35 kms away from the district headquarters Kannur via NH-17 and Payangadi-Valapattanam Road.

The statue stands against wind from the Arabian Sea. It reflects Lord Hanuman’s potential to face any adverse situation. The face of Anjaneya is calm and composed. According to myth, the faces of those holding inherent powers are always calm.

The term Ezhimala is formed from two Malayalam words 'ezhu' means seven and 'mala' means mountains. Thus, the term ezhumala denotes and stands for the seven peaks hence Ezhimala is also known as Sapta Sailam (Seven Hills).

Ezhimala is, being the former capital of the ancient Mushika dynasty, a place of historical importance. Additionally the site was a major port around which trade got flourished in the Common Era. Many wars between Chola and Chera dynasties were fought at this location in the 11th century. It is believed by some that Lord Buddha had visited Ezhimala.

Ezhimala is a hillock, which is 286 meters above sea level; rise above the beautiful beach here. Carved stone pillars, an ancient burial chamber and an ancient cave can be seen at the foot of the Ezhimala hillock. The hills are well known for its rare medicinal herbs. Indian Naval Academy-Ezhimala (NAVAC), one of the largest of its kind in Asia, is located here.

In early days, Ezhimala was known as "Mrita Sangeevani Garden". According to legends, during the times of Ramayan, while Lord Hanuman was taking the whole Dronachal hill with herbs to Lanka for saving life of Lakshman, a piece of hill to be fallen off at this area which is now called Ezhimala. This piece broke into seven pieces on impact with mother earth. Today, these seven pieces (hills) together are called as Ezhumala. Also people still believe that these peaks to have those precious ayurvedic herbs & Mrita Sangeevani are there in Ezhimala. Almost 90% of herbs required in Ayurveda can be found in and around Ezhimala. The air we breathe in Ezhimala has lots of ayurvedic medicine properties, it will flush out all toxins from our body.

Ezhimala in Ramanthali panchayat is surrounded with water. You may call this as an island with very beautiful seen of sea, rivers and forest. The rest of the area is fully covered with coconut trees. This island is currently connected to Payyanur and Payangadi towns through two bridges at Ponnakkadvu and Plakkod respectively.

Ashtamachal temple, Madayi Kavu temple and Kunhimangalam are nearby tourist destinations which are worth visiting. An ancient ruin of Muslim mosque is there on hill. It is believed to be the house of Shaikh Abdul Latheef, a Muslim reformist.

As you go upon hill station through the zig-zagged road you can still see many kinds of Ayurvedic herbs standing on the both sides of the road. The hill that protrudes into the Arabian Sea, green valley abutting with beach, winding roads will capture once mind for a long time. You will really enjoy visit to this hill station and Ezhimala beach so you can return from Ezhimala with lots of ever memorable scenes in mind. The climate is very pleasant at this area and this is one of the points of tourist attraction.

Mukteshwar Temple

Veer Balwan Bajrang Bali Lifting Dronachal Parvat theme statue is located at village RANDHA belongs to Rangeilunda tehsil under Ganjam district in the Indian state of ODISHA. Randha is situated around 18 kms from Rangeilunda, 29 kms towards west from district head quarters Chatrapur (also spelt as Chhatrapur: छत्रपुर, literally meaning "Home of Goddess Kali”) and 177 kms from the state capital city Bhuvaneshwar via NH-5.  Randha is a suburb of the city Berhampur (or Brahmapura or Brahmapur) and is only 6 kms away.

Statue is positioned at Shri Mukteswar Temple, Randha which was established on 7^th July, 2003.

Places to visit near the village :-

(1) Gopalpur-on-sea

(2) Silk city Berhampur

(3) Tara Tarini temple (The Shakti Peeth)

(4) Panchama Ganesh temple

(5) IRF Port

(6) Sonapur beach

(7) Siddha Vairabi temple

Hanumant Dham

72 feet height tallest sculpture of Lord Hanuman is located at religious town SHUKRATAL belongs to MUZAFFARNAGAR district in the Indian state of UTTAR PRADESH. Shukratal is basically 27 kms away from the Muzaffarnagar railway station. It is located over the Bhopa road and comes just crossing the Morna village.

Shukratal is also known as Shukrteerth, which means Land of Praises. This is the town wherein as per the Hindu beliefs, around 5000 years ago, Rishi Shukdevji (son of Veda Vyasa, the writer of Mahabharat), was seen narrating the entire religious scriptures Shrimad Bhagwat (or Bhagwatam Puran) to King Parikshit Maharaj (grandson of Arjun and son of Abhimanyu) for duration of one week till he breath his last when was bitten by a snake. As per Hindus believe, this snake was King Takshak who was converted into a reptile due to the curse given by him.

Hanuman Dham :- 72 feet height idol of Hanuman, which is considered as one of the largest idol of Hanuman in the world built in year 1687. As per the historians, more than 700 paper chits with different God’s names have been put inside this idol. This idol is located close to Shukdev Temple, which is based over the banks of River Ganga. Just beside the Hanuman idol, one can find a number of rooms that are being constructed for residential purposes for the Saints, devotees and other visiting this religious town. In terms of location the idol of Hanuman too has a great importance. It is surrounded by a number of temples from different sides of Hindu Gods and Deities.

Vat Vriksha :- 150 feet height an old banyan tree, supposedly more than 5100 years old and still green today, is connected with times of Mahabharat (India’s Greatest Epic). As per Hindu belief, this banyan tree (Vat Vriksha) has been the entire episode of King Parikshit Maharaj, which has made this tree immortal for ages. It casts some of the most soothing king of shadows, while the branches of tree resemble to the hands of any God who shower his blessings on people coming to his refuge. The uniqueness of this tree is that one would not see any single fibrous practical roots coming out from it. Vat Vrikdha has become symbolic to peace and forgiveness wherein every year religious devotees come to take the blessings of God from this tree. The devotees do a parikrama (circling over the perimeter of Vat Vriksha) on foot.

Ganesh Dham :- 35 feet height grand statue of Lord Ganesha, one of the important deity of Hindu community. This Ganesh idol is considered as unique in many ways. Over right of the statue is immortal Vat Vriksha and to its left one can see the auspicious Tripatha river flowing. Over the bank side is Shukdeva Teela wherein the massive size of Hanuman idol is standing. All these factors simply add beauty to Ganesh Dham.

Shiv Dham :- 101 feet height huge idol of Lord Shankar, which makes it appear from faraway places. It also carries a number of other idols as well, which is located over the North West side of Shukdev Temple.

Durga Dham :- 51 feet height tallest idol of Goddess of strength and power as Durga Ma, which is just located near idol of Lord Shankar. There is a cave adjacent to Durga Mata idol, which was developed by a team of devotees based in Muzaffarnagar a couple of years before for spiritual activities like satsangs & meditations.

Lord Anjaneya Swamy Statue, Shirdi Sai Temple

Dhyana Mudra statue of Lord Shri Anjaneya Swamy is located at well known historical town Amaravathi  in famous ‘Shirdi Wale Sai Baba’ temple complex on the southern bank of River Krishna belongs to Sattenapalle tehsil under Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Amaravathi (or Amaravati) is belongs to Andhra region and situated in the border of Guntur district & Krishna district. It is located 32 kms north from district headquarters Guntur, around 40 kms from Vijayawada via Amaravathi-Karakatta road and 271 kms from the state capital city Hyderabad via NH-9.

Places of Interest :-

(1) Amaravathi is famous for its Amareswara temple (or Amaralingeswara swamy temple or Amararama) which constitutes one of the five ancient Hindu ‘Pancharama temples’ (or Pancharama Kshetras) of Andhra Pradesh sacred to Lord Shiva. The other four being are Kumararama (Kumara Bhimeswara swami temple located in Samalkota), Ksheerarama (Ksheera Rama Lingeswara swamy temple located in Palakol), Somarama (Someswara swami temple located in Bhimavaram) and Draksharama (located in Draksharamam). Amaravati is said to be a pilgrimage shrine on a par with Banaras.

(2) Archeological Museum at Amaravathi is a home to many relics that dates back to thousands of years, found during excavations. This museum unfolds the wealth of Amaravathi that belonged to 3rd century BC, through the galaxy of sculptures that once were a part of Mahachaitya (the Giant Stupa).

(3) Malladi village, 10 kms from amaravathi, has a famous temple of Lord Shri Venkateswara Swami which is called "Vatavrushantargata Venkateswara Swamy" where the God is shown himself in the form of Banyaan tree.

(4) Malladi village has a famous temple of ‘Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy’. 30 feet height tall Abhay Anjaneya Swamy statue is situated in the temple premises.

Meditation Posture statue of Lord Hanuman Dada

Meditation Posture statue of Lord Hanuman Dada is situated on a Hillock at Tagarapuvalasa town along the banks of River Gosthani belongs to Visakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Tagarapuvalasa (or Thagarapuvalasa) is located about 47 kms from the district head quarters Vizag on the the Kolkata-Chennai National Highway No-5.

Chittivalasa Jute Mill is located at Thagarapuvalasa town, 30 kms from Visakhapatnam city where a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ram with marble construction is located near the Jute Mills. Famous Bheemunipatnam (or Bheemili or Bhimili) beach is 6 kms away from Tagarapuvalasa on Vizag-Bhimili beach road.

Nearby places of Interest :-

(1) Buddhism (Big statue of Buddha on Bheemili beach road)

(2) Temple of Lord Narasimha on hill (a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha on the eastern side of Pavurallakonda facing the sea, built during 14^th century by Mindi Kings)

(3) Dutch Settlements (Remnants of 17^th century Dutch Coromandel Coast)

(4) East India Company (The big clock tower in the town was built during British Raj)

Chunyacha Maruti Temple

Chunyacha Maruti Temple is located at Shahapur village near Karad taluka under Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shahapur belongs to Pune division and located 45 kms towards south from the district head quarters Satara, 11 kms from Karad and 268 kms from the state capital city Mumbai. This Maruti (Son of Marut/Wind God) temple was established in 1644 (17th century) by Saint Shri Swami Samarth Ramdas (Living Period 1608 to 1681 Year) who was devotee of Bhagwan Shri Ram & Lord Hanuman and Spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The deity of this temple is adorned with 6 feet tall lime stone and facing east. Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti are the two main festivals at this temple.

Saint Shri Swami Samarth Ramdas established total 11 famous Maruti (God Hanuman) temples at different towns and villages in Maharashtra state of India as per following :-

(1) Year 1644 :- Chunyacha Maruti temple at SHAHAPUR near Karad. Idol height is 6 feet & facing direction is east and made up of lime stone material.

(2) Year 1645 :- Maharudra Hanuman at MASUR near Karad. Idol height is 5 feet & facing direction is east and made up of lime stone material. Best and most beautiful of all the eleven temples ,Mahrudra Hanuman idol sits amidst the portraits of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Shri Swami Samarth Ramdas.

(3) Year 1648 :- Vir (or Pratap or Bhim) Maruti at CHAPHAL near Satara. Idol height is 7 feet. This temple is located behind the Lord Ram temple of Chaphal.

(4) Year 1648 :- Das Maruti at CHAPHAL near Satara. Idol height is 6 feet. The specialty of this temple is that Lord Hanuman can be seen kneeling in front of his Lord Ram with his hands folded in the Namaskar Mudra.

(5) Year 1649 :- Baal Maruti or Khadicha Maruti at SHINGANWADI near Satara. Idol height is 3.5 feet & facing direction is north. Baal Maruti has been built in the place where Swami Samarth Ramdas is said to be meditating. The temple precinct also has the spring of Kubdi Thirth.

(6) Year 1649 :- Umbraj Maruti or Mathatil Maruti at UMBRAJ near Masur. Idol height is 6 feet & facing direction is east and made up of Lime+ Sand+ Jute material. One amongst all the eleven Maruti temples to be without a spire.

(7) Year 1649 :- Majgaon cha Maruti at MAJGAON near Satara. Idol height is 5 feet. Unique feature of this temple is that the Maruti idol faces westwards or in the direction of Lord Ram Mandir.

(8) Year 1651 :- Bahe-Borgaon cha Maruti at Bahe near Sanlgi. Located on an island named Ramalinga; island has a temple of Lord Shri Ram with a Shivalinga installed in front, on the banks of River Krishna. The Maruti statue in this temple sits behind the Lord Ram temple in a posture as if warding off the water of the River Krishna.

(9) Year 1651 :- Manapadale cha Maruti at MANAPADALE near Kolhapur. Idol height is 5.25 & facing direction is north, can be reached & worshipped after passing through a hall of 26 x 15 square feet.

(10) Year 1651 :- Pargaon cha Maruti at PARGAON near Panhala. Idol height is 1.5 feet & engraved in stone material, the smallest idol amongst all eleven Maruti temples.

(11) Year 1654 :- Shirala Maruti at SHIRALA (Battish Shirala). Idol height is 7 feet & facing direction is north and made up of lime stone material.

Jakhu Temple

108 feet height sky-high titanic marvelous sculpture of Lord Mahabali Hanuman is located at Jakhu (or Jakhoo) temple at the well known hill station and state capital city SHIMLA in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH. The statue is visible from as far as 7 kms radius of the temple.

Jakhoo temple, situated at top of the famous Jakhu hill of Simla, is dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman. It is hardly 2 kms east from the Ridge and is an uphill climb through the beautiful deodar trees. Jakhu temple is located at an amazing height of 2455 meters (8000 feet) above the sea level and is situated on the highest peak in Shimla that offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town of Sanjauli. You can go to the temple on foot (a steep climb) from Ridge (path behind the church) or can hire a pony/horse. Taxis are available too. The scenic view that surrounds this beautiful temple is absolutely breath taking and splendid.

The jakhoo temple has an interesting legend goes that during Ramayan period, Ram-Ravan war in Lanka, Lakshman was seriously wounded by Veer Ghatini Amogh Shakti used by Ravan’s son Meghnad (Indrajeet) and as per told by Ravan’s kingdom Lanka’s Raj Vaidhya (Royal Doctor) Sushen a particular Sanjeevani Buti is available only on Dronachal Parvat in the Himalayas that could cure & alive Lakshman but should come before the day-break. Pawanputra Hanuman was sent to get that herb from the lofty mountains. Upon reaching at Himalayas, Mahabali Hanuman couldn't make out as to which booti was the Sanjeevani so he dug up & lifted the entire Dronachal mountain and flew back to where Lakshman was lying injured.

After Lakshman was cured, as per requested by Sushen Vaidhya, Mahaveer Hanuman went back to place the Dronachal Giri in its original site. He rested on top of the Jakhu hill for some time. It is said that the top of the hill got flattened due to Balwan Hanuman's weight ! The temple has been built around the place that is supposed to have the footprints of Veer Hanuman. It is a highly revered religious place of Shimla and devotees throng in huge numbers to pray Lord Hanuman. The shrine is a hotspot for monkeys who flock here in great numbers and generously accept eatables that are given to them by devotees and tourists.