Mythological Significance & History

The temple’s history goes back to the time of the Mahabharata, when it is believed that Pandava prince Bhima built a shrine for Lord Hanuman after the Kurukshetra war. The present structure, however, was reconstructed in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of Amber, and later renovated by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century. The temple gained further recognition when it was mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari (16th century Mughal text). Over centuries, the Hanuman Temple has remained a prominent place of worship in Delhi.