Also Known As · Sankat Mochan Dham · 108 ft Hanuman Temple
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A 108-foot Hanuman towering over central Delhi, with a demon-mouth cave entrance and a chest that opens at evening aarti — devotional theatre by the metro.
The Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple is impossible to miss — a colossal 108-foot statue of Lord Hanuman that towers over central Delhi between Karol Bagh and Jhandewalan, visible from the metro line and one of the tallest Hanuman idols in the world. Formally the Sankat Mochan Dham, the temple has become one of the capital's most striking and popular devotional landmarks, drawing crowds of devotees, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days sacred to Hanuman.
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The Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple is impossible to miss — a colossal 108-foot statue of Lord Hanuman that towers over central Delhi between Karol Bagh and Jhandewalan, visible from the metro line and one of the tallest Hanuman idols in the world.
entry is free and the temple is open long hours, morning to night. It is exceptionally well connected — Jhandewalan metro is barely 140 metres away, and the statue is visible from the platform. Dress modestly, remove footwear before the shrine, and time your visit for the Tuesday or Saturday evening aarti to see the statue's chest open. Allow about 45 minutes to an hour for the shrine and the cave passage; expect the largest crowds on Tuesdays.
Visiting Hours
Entry Fee: Free entry. No ticket required.
Verified: July 2026
Address
Jhandewalan, near Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110055
Beside Jhandewalan metro station, visible from the platform
🚇 Nearest Metro: Jhandewalan (Blue Line) — about 140 m
🚶 Walking from Metro: From Jhandewalan metro it is barely a 2-minute walk (about 140 m) to the temple.
Distance from
Parking
nearby · ₹20–₹50 (paid)
Limited paid parking nearby; easiest to arrive by metro (Jhandewalan station is next door).
🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop near the temple; the Jhandewalan metro exit is a two-minute walk.
How to Reach: The temple is at Jhandewalan, between Karol Bagh and central Delhi. Nearest metro: Jhandewalan (Blue Line), about 140 m — the statue is visible from the station. Karol Bagh metro is about 2 km. Autos, Uber and Ola reach the temple.
History
The Sankat Mochan Dham at Jhandewalan is a modern devotional landmark built in the late 20th century, crowned by a 108-foot statue of Hanuman — among the tallest Hanuman idols in the world.
Significance
The Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple is one of Delhi's most recognisable religious landmarks — a giant Hanuman visible across the skyline, famous for the chest-opening spectacle at its Tuesday and Saturday evening aartis, and an easy, metro-side stop.
Family Highlights
💰 Equipment Fees: No fee; sanctum-interior photography may be restricted.
📍 The Golden Spot: The full 108-foot statue against the sky from the road or the metro platform.
🌅 Best Light Time: Late afternoon and evening, especially around aarti.
🌅 Secret View: The statue is best photographed from the elevated Jhandewalan metro platform, which frames it whole.
🎯 Crowd Hack: Weekday mornings (other than Tuesday) are the calmest; the Tuesday and Saturday evening aartis are the busiest and most spectacular.
💎 Secret Fact: During the Tuesday and Saturday evening aarti, the statue's crossed hands part and its chest opens to reveal images of Rama and Sita within Hanuman's heart.
⚡ Express Tour
30 minutes — the cave entrance passage and darshan at the shrine.
🔭 Deep Dive Tour
2 hours — the temple, then a vegetarian food crawl in Karol Bagh.
👕 Dress Code: Modest dress covering shoulders and knees; footwear removed before the shrine.
📷 Photography Rules: Photographing the giant statue and exterior is welcome; sanctum-interior photography may be restricted.
🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs at Jhandewalan and in Karol Bagh (within 1 km).
Entry is free. The temple is open daily from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM; the Tuesday and Saturday evening aartis are the highlight.
The statue stands about 108 feet tall, making it one of the tallest Hanuman idols in the world; it is visible from the nearby Jhandewalan metro station.
Jhandewalan on the Blue Line is barely 140 m away — a two-minute walk — and the statue can be seen from the platform.
During the Tuesday and Saturday evening aarti, the statue's crossed hands part and its chest opens to reveal images of Rama and Sita within Hanuman's heart, a spectacle devotees gather to witness.
Yes — the giant statue and the dramatic cave-like entrance passage of mythological scenes make it especially memorable for children; it is busiest on Tuesdays.
Karol Bagh, a short ride away, is one of Delhi's best vegetarian eating districts — chaat, chole-bhature, sweets and South Indian tiffin.
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