Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir at Varanasi is believed to have been established
by Goswami Tulsidas. The name Sankat Mochan too was coined by Tulsidas. It is
believed that Tulsidas wrote the Ramacharitamanas at this famous Hanuman Temple
The murti of Hanumanji in the shrine is in standing position
atop a throne and is decorated with crown and silver umbrella. The murti is
painted red. The temple also has murtis of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Bajrang Ban,
Hanuman chalisa and hymns from Ramayana are engraved on the outer wall of the
temple.
Shringar of Sankat Mochan Hanuman is performed with flowers,
vastra, sindoor and oil.
The most important days in a week are Tuesdays and
Saturdays. The temple has an extended timing on these two days.
The most important festival in the temple is Hanuman Jayanti
(April) and it is observed for nine days. Sankat Mochan Sangeet Smaroh,
festival of music, is observed during the period.