What are the opening and closing times for Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Uttar Pradesh?

Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

What are the darshan timings at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Uttar Pradesh?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

When does the first puja or darshan start at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple?

Mangala Aarti is listed at 5:00 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Modest and traditional attire is recommended

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Besan ke Ladoo, Boondi Prasad, Charan Amrit

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

The temple is easily accessible by road and located within Varanasi city limits

What rituals are performed daily?

Daily aarti, Hanuman Chalisa chanting, special poojas on Tuesdays and Saturdays

Last updated: 28 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Timings 2026

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Uttar Pradesh. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 5:00 AM 🕘 Closes 10:00 PM 📍 Uttar Pradesh Open Now

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Accommodation near Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Hanuman

Temple Category:

Hindu Temple

Location:

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Full Address:

Durgakund, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	5:00 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	5:00 AM	12:00 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	3:00 PM	10:00 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	10:00 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Founded by Tulsidas (author of Ramcharitmanas) in 16th century. Lord Hanuman as Sankat Mochan (Remover of Troubles). Highly revered by Varanasi residents. Site of important puja on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
📅 Tuesdays and Saturdays extremely crowded. No separate VIP darshan — everyone waits equally. Besan ke ladoo (gram flour sweet) is the famous prasad here.

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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule

Ritual / aarti	Time	Fee	Notes
Mangala Aarti	5:00 AM	Free	Dawn worship — opening of the day.
Sandhya Aarti	7:00 PM	Free	Evening lamp ceremony.
Shayan Aarti	9:30 PM	Free	Night ritual.

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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing

Darshan Type	Price	Wait Time	Booking
🆓 General Darshan Free for all. Tuesdays and Saturdays most auspicious for Hanuman. Long queues those days.	Free	15–60 min	Walk-in

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Ramcharitmanas Path

🕐 Tuesdays and special occasions

₹500 – ₹5,000

Recitation of Tulsidas Ramcharitmanas — Tulsidas himself composed it near this temple.

Besan Ladoo Offering

🕐 All day

₹50 – ₹500

Famous Sankat Mochan prasad — offer gram flour ladoos to Hanuman.

Archana

🕐 All day

₹51 – ₹201

Personal prayer.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

March / April (Chaitra Purnima)

Hanuman Jayanti

Birthday of Hanuman — most important day. Lakhs attend in Varanasi.

👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 1 day

March / April

Ram Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama — special celebrations at this Tulsidas-founded temple.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 1 day

Every week

Tuesdays and Saturdays

Weekly Hanuman worship — always more crowded and auspicious.

👥 High crowd 📅 1 day

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food

Besan ke Ladoo

₹20 – ₹100

Most famous Sankat Mochan prasad — gram flour sweet. Must-take.

Boondi Prasad

₹10 – ₹30

Small sweet balls — secondary prasad.

Charan Amrit

Free

Sacred water from Hanuman's feet worship.

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