| Jakhu Temple, Jakhu Hill.
Open every day. Offers spectacular views of the mountains from its location
above the town. According to the epic Ramayana, the monkey god Hanuman
rested here during his journey to the Himalayan mountains. The climb up
is a physically demanding one-hour walk. However, you can drive up the
hill - a 4WD is recommended.
The temple and hill side
is populated with very aggressive and cunning monkeys. Be extremely careful
with your camera, glasses, bag and (especially) food. Entry free, donations
welcome (Sticks for warding off the monkeys can be rented at the entrance
to the temple for Rs 5). |
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According to mythology
, during the battle between lord Rama and Ravana at Lanka ,Lakshmana
the younger brother of lord Rama was injured from an arrow from Meghnad
and turned senseless. In order to save his life ,when lord Hanuman
was moving towards Himalaya to get sanjeewani herb , all of a sudden
he saw Yaaku sage on Jakhu mountain in penance .This place was named Jakhu
, after the same sage .In order to gather more details about sanjeewani
, lord Hanuman landed here . |
As a result of which Jakhu
mountain which earlier was much higher ,half sunk into earth
.After getting all the clarifications about the herb , lord Hanuman started
his journey towards mount Dron . However , his friends accompanying him
felt asleep here due to long distant tiring journey . When
they woke up , all of them were sad on not finding lord Hanuman with them
.
All of them decided
to stay here .Their successors can be seen roaming in this area even today
. Lord Hanuman had even promised the sage Yaaku to meet him during his
back journey .However due to shortage of time as a result of wickedness
of Kaalnemi , he had to return back to Lanka via shorter route .
The waiting sage
got very sad .At the same time lord Hanuman appeared before the sage and
told him the reason for not keeping his promise .When lord Hanuman disappeared
, an idol of lord Hanuman appeared by itself and is present in the temple
till date .
This temple of lord Hanuman
was constructed by the Yaaku sage in remembrance of lord Hanuman. |
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