Hanuman Statue - Jakhoo Temple - Himachal Pradesh

Lord Hanuman is one of the famous Gods worshipped across the Country, famously known as Ram Bhakth [ardent devotee of Lord Rama] and known for his mighty power and strength.

There are multi tall structures built across the country, however the birth place of Hanuman is assumed to be on Anjaneya Hill at  Hampi in Karanataka

Above depicted is the Second Largest Statue of Lord Hanuman situated in Jakhoo Temple in Shimla, it weights around 1500+ tones, with a height of 108 feet.

Special care is being taken in building the Statue with world class material used for its long lasting stability the idol is being situated at an altitude of 8500 feet from the Sea level. Statue is being equipped with Sensors to keep birds away from the statue and to retain the beauty of the Idol.The statue has attracted quite a good number of tourists, which is increasing year by year giving an edge to shimla tourism

The Statue was inaugurated on 4th Day of November, 2010 by Hon’ble Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh,    Mr. Prem Kumar Dhumal, also joined by Mr. Abhishek Bacchan [Belongs to film fraternity of Bolywood] on Hanuman Jayanti.

History on the Jakhu hills say that, Lord Hanuman took rest while he was sent to bring Sanjeevani herb  to save the life of Lakshmana [brother of LordRama], during the epic Ramayana was taken place, and it is  where the present hanuman temple is located in his memory

The Tallest Statue of Hanuman is Located in city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, as Is famously known as Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami Statue