Hanuman Tok

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Hanuman Tok
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View of Gangtok from Hanuman Tok
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Gangtok
Deity Hanuman
Location
LocationAbout 11 km far from Gangtok
State Sikkim
Country India
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Location in Sikkim
Geographic coordinates 27°20′52″N88°37′43″E / 27.34778°N 88.62861°E / 27.34778; 88.62861
Architecture
Completed1952
Elevation2,194.56 m (7,200 ft)

Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple complex which is located in the upper reaches of Gangtok, the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. The temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman, and maintained by the Indian army. It was established in 1952. [1]

Legends

According to the local legends, when Hanuman was flying to Dunagiri (mountain) which had the life saving herb Sanjeevani to save Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana, he rested in the spot for some time where his temple now lies.

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References

  1. Shankar, Kalyani (5 May 2011). "Sikkim's serene monasteries and stunning vistas". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 July 2020.Shrivastava, Alok K. (2002). Surajkund, the Sikkim Story. Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim. p. 31. ISBN   9788188287017.