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Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple, Karol Bagh, Delhi
The Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple in Karol Bagh is known for its 108-foot (33 m) statue of Hanuman, which rises above the skyline and can be seen from the metro and passing flyovers. Entry is free. Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman's days, draw the biggest crowds. The temple has no official website and no published timings; Jhandewalan station on the Blue Line is the nearest metro.
You can't miss it: a 108-foot-tall Hanuman statue rising above the Karol Bagh skyline, visible from the metro and from passing flyovers. The Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple is one of Delhi's most photogenic modern religious landmarks: a massive saffron-and-red figure of the monkey god, hand pressed to chest to reveal Ram and Sita within.
What to expect:
- The entrance to the temple is through a dramatic demon's mouth, a Ravana head you walk into, with stairs leading up inside. - The complex is run by devotees and is free to enter; Tuesdays and Saturdays (Hanuman's days) draw the biggest crowds. - Combine with a stop at the nearby Jhandewalan Mata Mandir (Devi temple) if you have time.
A short metro ride from Connaught Place and a fun contrast to the city's Mughal monuments: here, modern folk religion is loud, bright, and larger than life.
A giant statue in Karol Bagh
Tickets
Timings and entry
The temple is run by devotees and has no official website, so there is no published timetable, and the India GO database holds no confirmed hours. The card above shows only the free entry. If you want a quiet visit, avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays, when crowds are largest.
What you will see
- The statue. A saffron-and-red Hanuman 108 feet tall, one hand pressed to his chest to reveal Rama and Sita inside, a well-known image of his devotion.
- The entrance. You walk in through a demon's open mouth, with stairs leading up inside.
- Shrines. Besides Hanuman, the temple honours Rama and the goddess Durga.
It is a loud, bright piece of modern devotional architecture and a sharp contrast to Delhi's Mughal monuments.
How to reach
Metro: the nearest station is Jhandewalan on the Blue Line, with Karol Bagh one stop further; the statue is visible from the train. It is a short ride from Connaught Place. Delhi Metro runs roughly 05:30–23:30, and a smart card (about ₹150 including a ₹50 refundable deposit) gives 10% off fares.
By auto or cab: book through an app (Uber, Ola, Rapido) so the fare is set before you get in; a cab hailed on the street can ask 3–10 times the fair price.
Nearby
If you have time, combine the visit with the Jhandewalan Mata Mandir, a Devi temple close by. It is a separate temple from the Hanuman shrine.
Best time to visit
Weekdays other than Tuesday are calmer. For weather, Delhi is best in October and from February to March; May and June are very hot, and smog is common from November to January.
❓ FAQ
Why is the Jhandewalan Hanuman temple famous?
For its 108-foot Hanuman statue, visible from the metro and flyovers, and for its entrance through a demon's mouth.
Which metro station is closest to the Hanuman Mandir at Jhandewalan?
Jhandewalan on the Blue Line. Karol Bagh is the next station.
What are the temple timings?
The temple has no official website and publishes no timetable. Confirmed hours are not on record.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free.
Is Jhandewalan a Shakti Peeth?
This page is about the Hanuman temple. The nearby Jhandewalan Mata Mandir is a separate Devi temple; no official source checked here describes it as a Shakti Peeth.