only facilitates rituals at temples for those who are unable to physically be present at the temple for various reasons.ġ.We are not an agent/representative/official website of any temple and perform these services through our own network of representatives.Ģ.We are not a temple. Tulsidas, the author of the famous Hindu epic Ramacharitamanasa, founded the Sankat Mochan temple. The word 'Sankat Mochan' means one who helps alleviate suffering. Sankat Mochan temple is one of the important and sacred temples of Varanasi located in the southern part of teh city. The 'Sindoor', from the statue of Lord Hanuman is given as offering to the devotees. People place 'Sindoor' on the Lord and offer 'laddoos'. According to Vedic Astrology, Hanuman protects human beings from the malefic effects of planet Saturn and those who have ill placed Saturn in their horoscope visit the Sankat Mochan temple for remedy. Every Tuesday and Saturday, thousands of devotees queue up in front of the Sankat Mochan temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman.
