The Hindu culture is a culture of love, respect, honoring others and humbling one's own ego so that the inner nature, which is naturally pure and modest, will shine forth.
Hanuman Tok is located 8 to 9 km away from Gangtok town (7,200 ft) is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Hanuman. The temple is few kilometers up from Ganesh Tok. It is another peaceful place to worship and meditate. The Hanuman Tok compound is little larger compared to Ganesh Tok, but it offers clear view of Mt. Khangchendzonga from here.
Entrance of the temple consist of long upstairs, and when you reach the temple, you might feel little exhausted, but once you reach the top it is all worth walking. The temple is really peaceful and the view of surrounding hill and mountains is just breathtaking. Hanuman Tok is maintained by a unit of the Indian Army.
Gorakhpur, a small city in the northern region of Uttar Pradesh, is
located very close to Kushinagar and Nepal. Sitting on the shores of the
River Rapti and Rohini at an elevation of 77 meters from the sea level,
Gorakhpur was earlier famous as Ramgarh. It served as the capital of
the Koliyas in the ancient days. However after sometime it was named
after the renowned saint Goraknath who inspired people to the fullest
extent by his preaching. Today this city is visited on a large extent by
the travelers. They enjoy sightseeing in this small city to the
fullest. However the place that attracts them most on tours to Gorakhpur
is Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
The Gorakhpur Gorakhnath Temple epitomizes the identity of the city. It
is so said because the city itself was named after Mahayogi Guru or sage
Gorakhnath. According to a strong belief Guru Gorakhnath meditated in
Treta Yug at the place where this splendid temple is standing today.
History of Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur
The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is named after the Guru Gorakhnath
who attained prosperity in this city and also influenced devotees with
his teachings. It is said that this temple is erected at the spot where
Gorakhnath did meditation in Treta Yug.
This apart, in the records of the temple it is revealed that the
Gorakhpur Gorakhnath Temple structure and shape was transformed over the
period of time. In fact many attempts were made to destroy this temple
during the rule of the Mughal emperors. Today, the form and shape in
which this temple is seen is said to have been conceptualized by late
Mahant Digvijaynath and current head priest of the temple Mahant
Aveiydyanath.
The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is standing on the 52 acres of the
land. It is exactly positioned in the heart of the city on
Gorakhpur-Sonauli state highway. This temple is a good example of peeth
of the Nath sect along with Indian sculpture. The most attractive
feature of this temple is the garbh griha where sage Gorakhnath is
portrayed as a manifestation of Lord Shiva in deep meditation posture.
His very sacred charan paduka has been placed close to his mediation
site. There is a pond called Mansarovar also in the east of the
Gorakhpur Gorakhnath Temple. This pond has been turned into a boating
site by the authorities of the temple.
The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is almost every day visited by the
devotees. But on every Tuesday and Saturday the number of the visitors
increases to great extent. During the celebrations of Khichari mela
thousands of devotees gather here. This festival falls in the month of
January.
This is about 4 Km. to the east of Ramghat at the beginning of
the Vindhyas. A stream of cool and clear water originating inside the mountain falls on
the idol of Hanuman Ji and loses itself in a kund below.
Introduction to Hanuman Dhara
One of the prime attractions of Chitrakoot is the Hanuman Dhara. Even
though the climb up hill is bound to be a bit tiring, the spectacular
sight of the spring will certainly dissolve all your fatigue. This
cascade is indeed very impressive.
History of Hanuman Dhara
The story goes that the spring was created by Rama to give relief to his
follower Hanuman when he returned after having set fire to Lanka.
Description of Hanuman Dhara
The spring is reached after climbing a flight of 360 steps. Apart from
the spring there are several temples which are located here. The deity
of Panch Mukhi Hanuman Dhara is worshipped. This five headed
idol is highly revered by the people. It is also believed that the
kitchen of Sita is located on top of this hill. But what is best about
this place is the great view that it offers of the historic town of
Chitrakoot. You will be surprised by the fantastic view.
How to reach Hanuman Dhara
Chitrakoot is very well connected by road to the major towns and cities
of Madhya Pradesh. The nearest railway station is Chitrakoot Dham Karvi.
From here you can get taxis to reach the main area of Chitrakoot. For
those traveling by air the nearest airport will be Khajuraho from where
you can take a bus. Within the town the local means of transportation
are buses, autos and jeeps and you can avail of any of them to reach the
Hanuman Dhara.
Inaugurated in January 1966. This ashram includes 2 Neem Karoli Baba
murtis, 2 Hanuman murtis, and 2 Shiva Linga. This temple performs a
major service in distributing Maharaj-ji's prasad in Lucknow, and seems
to be one of the most visited temples in the city. The ashram is always
decorated as for a bhandara, thanks to a devoted staff.
Maharaj-ji said
that Lucknow Sankat Mochan Hanuman-ji (known as "the wish fulfilling
Hanuman") is "the Governor General of all Hanuman's." Wall murals
depict: Ram and Sita, and Ram and Laxshman with Hanuman and the army of
monkeys and bears building the bridge to Lanka.
A Mahasamadhi Bhandara is held here shortly after the mahasamadhi
bhandara in Kanpur. A very limited number of westerners are occasionally
accommodated at this ashram.
Hire a cab or Auto from the hotel or take a rickshaw if you
happen to stay in the vicinity.
Hanuman
Garhi temple is easily approachable from the rest of Ayodhya as it is
situated right in the center of the town. The temple is a must visit
during your trip to Ayodhya. The temple is an important site both in
terms of religion as well as architecture and is thus hot among the
tourists visiting Ayodhya. Hanuman Garhi is a massive structure in the
shape of a four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner.
Hanuman Garhi is actually a cave temple that is approachable by a
flight of 76 steps. The manner in which this temple has been carved out
is mesmerizing. One has to take the curved flight of stairs to reach
this spot that is said to be once inhabited by Lord Hanuman. Lord
Hanuman was the escort and guard of Lord Rama during and after his
campaign against Lanka.
If one goes by the legend, Hanuman lived in this cave and guarded the
Janambhoomi or Ramkot. The sanctum contains the statue of Mata Anjani
holding infant Hanuman on her lap. The statue itself is unimpressive and
one has to struggle in dark while figuring out the statue. The faithful
believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit to this holy
shrine.
It is said that about 250 years ago, the Raja of Ayodhya donated this Kund to Shri Haygriv Maharaj. During the cleaning of this Kund initiated by Swami Gopalachari, the disciple of Shri Haygriv Maharaj, an idol of marble was found which was established near this Kund and this Kund is now known as Hanuman Kund.
