Chhachhi Kuan Hanuman Temple
Priya SrivastavaPriya Srivastava/Times Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING IN LUCKNOW/ Updated : Nov 26, 2016, 23:32 IST
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A remnant of the golden Awadh empire, Chhachhi Kuan Hanuman Temple in Aliganj, Lucknow was discovered by a saint from Ayodhya. This ancient shrine holds immense religious significance and is frequented by locals and tourists alike … Read more
A remnant of the golden Awadh empire, Chhachhi Kuan Hanuman Temple in Aliganj, Lucknow was discovered by a saint from Ayodhya. This ancient shrine holds immense religious significance and is frequented by locals and tourists alike. The place is not only religiously important but also displays a symbol of unity between the Hindu and Muslim communities as the dome of the temple is adorned with a moon, which is symbolic of the Awadh kingdom. Read less

A remnant of the golden Awadh empire, Chhachhi Kuan Hanuman Temple in Aliganj, Lucknow was discovered by a saint from Ayodhya. This ancient shrine holds immense religious significance and is frequented by locals and tourists alike. The place is not only religiously important but also displays a symbol of unity between the Hindu and Muslim communities as the dome of the temple is adorned with a moon, which is symbolic of the Awadh kingdom. It is also believed that the famous Indian poet Tulsidas once stayed in the premises of the temple for some days while travelling to the holy city of Mathura. This story has also largely contributed to the fame of Chhachhi Kuan Hanuman Temple making it a must-visit site for every individual with religious bend.
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