Jakhu Temple
| Jakhu Temple | |
|---|---|
जाखू मंदिर | |
Front view of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Shimla |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Festival | Dussehra |
| Location | |
| Location | Jakhu Hill, Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Shown within Himachal Pradesh Jakhu Temple (India) | |
| Coordinates | 31°06′04″N 77°10′55″E / 31.1011706°N 77.1818317°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Kath kuni architecture |
| Founder | Yaksha Rishi |
| Specifications | |
| Elevation | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) |
| Website | |
| https://jakhumandir.online/ | |
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level. 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.