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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · 25.2821°, 83.0000°
Varanasi's foremost Hanuman temple, traditionally founded by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the early 16th century. It is closely tied to the composition of the Ramcharitmanas and remains one of the busiest shrines in the city.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The temple is said to stand on the exact spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Founded by the poet-saint Tulsidas
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