Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.Jakoo Temple Himachal Official website. It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, east of the Ridge at a height of above sea level.Jakhoo Temple Himachal Pradesh Tourism, Official website. Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale. Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises.
A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. 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.
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Shri Mahaveer Hanuman Mandir Khushala Sankat Mochan Temple
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