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Hanuman temples in Delhi
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In Delhi you see Hanuman before you reach his temple. At Jhandewalan a 108-foot statue rises over Karol Bagh and is visible from the metro; at Chhatarpur a giant Hanuman stands over the gate of a goddess temple on the city's southern edge. Both are free. Jhandewalan is at its busiest on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days devotees keep for Hanuman.
Hanuman
The monkey god of strength, loyalty and fearlessness. Servant of Rama, protector from trouble.
Two giants, two different temples
Jhandewalan: Hanuman's own temple
Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple in Karol Bagh is built around a saffron-and-red Hanuman 108 feet (33 m) tall, one hand pressed to his chest to show Rama and Sita inside it, the classic image of his devotion. You walk in through a demon's open mouth, with stairs leading up inside; there are also shrines to Rama and the goddess Durga. It is loud, bright and modern, run by devotees, with no published timetable.
Chhatarpur: Hanuman at the goddess's gate
Chhatarpur Temple (Shri Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth) belongs to the goddess Katyayani, a form of Durga: a temple town of shrines spread over 70 acres, which Baba Sant Nagpal began building in the mid-1970s, according to the temple's site. A giant Hanuman stands over the gate (101 feet by India GO data; the temple does not publish the height). Entry is free; there are no checked opening hours. The Yellow Line metro puts it a short hop from the Qutub Minar area.
When to go
Tuesday and Saturday are Hanuman's days, when Jhandewalan is at its fullest; any other weekday is calmer.
Navratri changes Chhatarpur completely. The main Katyayani sanctum opens fully only during the two Navratri festivals, when more than a million people come through. The autumn Navratri is close: by the India GO calendar it runs about 11–19 October 2026 (projected); Dussehra is on 20 October. If you want the giant Hanuman without the crowd, come before or after.
Hanuman Jayanti, his birthday, falls on 20 April 2027 in north India. In Delhi it is a day to join if you are already in town rather than to plan a trip around; see Hanuman Jayanti in Delhi.
✅ Visiting
- Entry — Free at both.
- Shoes and dress — At Chhatarpur shoes come off and modest dress is expected.
- Metro to Jhandewalan — Jhandewalan station on the Blue Line is the nearest, with Karol Bagh one stop further; the statue is visible from the train.
- Combine — The Jhandewalan Mata Mandir, a separate Devi temple, is close to the Hanuman temple. For the rest of the city's temples see temples in Delhi.
❓ FAQ
Which is the tallest Hanuman statue in Delhi?
Of the two in this guide, the 108-foot (33 m) Hanuman at the Jhandewalan temple in Karol Bagh. Chhatarpur's Hanuman over the gate is given as 101 feet in India GO data.
Which metro station is nearest to the Jhandewalan Hanuman temple?
Jhandewalan on the Blue Line; Karol Bagh is the next station.
Which day is best to visit a Hanuman temple?
Tuesday and Saturday are Hanuman's days, when devotees come in numbers. For a quieter visit, pick another weekday.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?
On 20 April 2027 in north India, Delhi included.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Both temples are free to enter.