Jakhu Temple
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Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, Script error: No such module "convert". east of the Ridge at a height of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[2] Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.[3] Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises which is known as one of the tallest in the world.[4]
A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At Script error: No such module "convert"., it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at Script error: No such module "convert"., in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.
The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple. It was developed by Jagson International Limited and opened in 2017.[5][6]
Gallery
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1912 postcard showing the Jakhu Temple and monkeys
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Jakhu Temple
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Jakhu Temple Ropeway
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A monkey at the entrance of the Jakhu Temple
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The detailed story as stated at the Temple
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Shri Hanuman Statue in Jakhu Temple
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One of the tallest statue in the world Shri Hanuman Statue
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Statue of God Shree Hanuman at Jakhu Temple.
References
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