Hanuman Temple

Situated in Connaught Place, this is an ancient temple dedicated the Great Lord Hanuman.The temple is believed to be built among the Mahabharata period of Delhi.An intriguing feature is the Islamic symbol of the crescent placed on the spire of the temple instead of the Hindu equivalent of the sun.As legend goes, this crescent was gifted to Tulsidas, a renowned religious author and composer, by a Mughal Emporer on account of a miracle Tulsidas performed for him in the name of Lord Hanuman.It is also said that it was because of this crescent that the temple was spared during the Mughal invasion of Northern India.Devotees flock to the temple during the week and annual celebrations break out during Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of the god.