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Temple location on map Geography: Country State Location Culture, Architecture Architecture History Date built 18th century Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami in the early 1500s and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named ' Sankat Mochan' meaning the 'reliever from troubles'. In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet 'besan ke ', which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord,, whom he worshiped with steadfast and selfless devotion.