Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman Mandir is located in the Ramaipatti locality on Sankat Mochan Marg, in the Mirzapur- cum- Vindhyachal region of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Hanuman, also called Mahabali (the mighty one) and Sankat Mochan, meaning the “Reliever of Troubles.” The Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman Mandir has been a center of devotion for many decades.
Local belief says that this temple was established by Hanuman devotees who witnessed miraculous help and protection after praying to the Lord here. He is worshipped here in a powerful and peaceful form, always ready to bless his devotees and remove their fears and obstacles.
The temple follows traditional North Indian temple architecture, featuring a tall shikhara (tower) over the sanctum and a spacious mandapa (hall) for devotees to gather and pray. The idol of Hanuman is placed in the sanctum, beautifully adorned with red clothes, flowers, and sindoor (vermilion). The temple is painted in bright saffron and red colors, symbolizing energy and devotion. During festivals, the entire temple complex is decorated with lights and flowers, creating a divine and festive ambiance.
Long ago, the region of Mirzapur and Vindhyachal was surrounded by dense forests and hills. Divine beings often visited this sacred land during the Treta Yuga, the age of Lord Rama. According to local belief, while serving Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman passed through this region during his divine missions—either while traveling to the Vindhyachal hills to seek help from the goddess or during his journey to the southern parts of India.
It is said that Hanuman rested for a while at the exact spot where the present-day temple stands, and the place became energized with his divine presence. Over time, saints and sages realized the spiritual power of the land and began worshipping Hanuman here. People started experiencing miracles—troubled minds found peace, the sick healed faster, and those facing obstacles in life found solutions after visiting the site.
The villagers began calling Hanuman here as “Sankat Mochan Mahabali”—the mighty one who removes all troubles. Devotees believe that any sincere prayer here reaches Lord Hanuman directly, and he acts quickly to relieve them from fear, illness, or difficulties. Many people say they’ve been cured of ailments, protected from accidents, or released from negative energies after visiting the temple.
Another popular belief is that evil spirits and black magic lose their power when a person visits this temple with faith and devotion. The power of Hanuman at this temple is so intense that even now, people tie red threads, offer sindoor, and hang bells as a sign of gratitude once their prayers are answered.
The temple sees large crowds during Hanuman Jayanti, which is celebrated on the full moon day of Chaitra month (March-April). On this day, thousands of devotees gather to perform Sundarkand recitation, Hanuman Chalisa chanting, hawan (fire rituals), and aarti. The temple is beautifully decorated with flowers, and special offerings such as besan laddoos, red flags, and vermilion are made to Hanuman. Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered very auspicious, and a huge number of devotees visit the temple on these days to seek blessings and solutions to their problems.
People from nearby villages and towns frequently visit the temple to offer coconuts, garlands, mustard oil, and sindoor, which are believed to please Lord Hanuman. It is common for devotees to walk barefoot, perform 108 circumambulations (pradakshinas), or undertake vows of silence or fasting for Hanuman’s blessings.
