Jhakhu टेम्पले
This Temple is situated on the Jhakhu hills which dominates the Shimla town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanumana, a trusted ally of Lord Rama. The legend associated with the temple states that when during the war with the Lankan King Ravana, (to rescue Rama's wife, Sita) Lakshmana (Rama's younger brother) got injured, Hanumna was sent to fetch a medicinal herb from the Himalayas. On his way back, Hanumana rested on the Jhakhu hill.
The temple today stands as a reminder of this legend. The temple preserves what is widely supposed to be the footsteps of Lord Hanuman. There are a large number of monkeys around, however they do not attack the visiting devotees. Infact, they willingly accept the eatables offered to them. The temple can be accessed through a dense forest of Deodars. Devotees can either opt to climp their way up or can hire a pony. For a person not used to climbing, it can be a bit strenuous to walk upto the hill. It might just take around an hour to reach the temple for them.
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