Hanuman Garhi Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hanuman Garhi Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, who is believed to have lived in a cave here to protect the city. The temple is built on a hillock, and visitors climb 76 steps to reach the main shrine, which uniquely shows Hanuman as a child on his mother Anjani’s lap. Constructed centuries ago and renovated in the 18th century, it has a fort-like structure with circular bastions. Hanuman Garhi is considered the guardian of Ayodhya, and devotees believe that worshipping here removes obstacles and brings protection. Festivals like Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navami are celebrated with great devotion, attracting thousands of pilgrims. It is one of the most important and spiritually significant temples in the city.