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.