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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

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associated deity

Hanuman

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condition state

UNDISPUTED

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construction year

Traditionally attributed to Tulsidas (16th century)

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Tradition says

Tradition holds Tulsidas founded the temple at the spot where he had a vision of Hanuman.

Historians say

A major Hanuman temple, held to have been established by Tulsidas, where devotees come for relief from troubles. It also hosts the Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, one of India's significant classical music festivals.

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