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News Topical, Digital Desk : The land of gods, Himachal Pradesh, is renowned both domestically and internationally for its beauty and numerous miraculous temples. Temples dedicated to numerous deities and goddesses are located here, and they have become centers of faith due to various beliefs. Among these temples is the Jakhu Temple in Shimla. This temple is located on Shimla's highest peak, at an altitude of 2,438 meters.
This temple houses an idol of Lord Hanuman, the purifier of troubles. The temple is known for having the largest idol in the world. It is claimed that the footprints of Lord Hanuman are still present in the temple. According to legend, Lord Hanuman rested at the Jakhu Temple while carrying the Sanjivani herb ( the herb from Sanjivani ). Let us tell you about this temple in this article.
Hanuman ji rested here ( Hanuman Sanjeevani Booti story )
According to the mythological belief ( Shimla Jakhu Temple legend ), when Lakshman ji was unconscious due to Meghnath's Shakti arrow during the war, Hanuman ji was going to the Himalayas to get Sanjivani booti to save him. Then Hanuman ji's eyes fell on Jakhu hill. Yaksha Rishi was doing penance there. Then Hanuman ji came down to Jakhu hill to rest and to get information about Sanjivani booti. The hill caved in due to Hanuman ji's footing. Due to this, Jakhu hill appears flat from the top even today.
When Hanuman started to return, he promised to appear before the sage Yaksha, but due to his battle with the demon Kalanemi, he did not appear before the sage. Hanuman appeared later, when the sage became distraught. Subsequently, a self-manifested idol of Hanuman appeared on Jakhu Hill. The sage Yaksha built a temple for Hanuman.
It is said that the footprints of Bajrangbali are still preserved at the Jakhu Temple. Devotees worship the footprints of Hanumanji and seek his blessings.
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