Sankat Mochan Temple Shimla

Sankat Mochan Temple Shimla - Sankat Mochan Temple is popular temple, which attracts people from all ages and genders who come here to pay obeisance to Lord Hanuman. Mist covered mountains around the temple provide an serene atmosphere where one can meditate and enjoy the calm and peace.

Sankat Mochan Temple is second most famous temple after Jakhu Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple located 5 km away from a beautiful hill station Shimla. This famous Hindu temple was established in 1960s. The idea of making a religious temple was mooted by the famous religious person Baba Neeb Karoriji Maharaj.

Initially, the temple was small, but later developments have led its premises to grow considerably. The temple, which was originally dedicated to Lord Hanuman, now has other idols too, including those of Lord Ram, Siva, and Ganesh, in separate complexes. In the temple complex, there is a temple dedicated to Baba Neeb Karori ji too.