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Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place
Sri Hanuman · Connaught Place, New Delhi
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The Hanuman Mandir at Connaught Place is one of Delhi’s most visited shrines, an old temple to Sri Hanuman ringed by the colonnades of the capital’s commercial heart. Marked by a tall crescent-topped spire, it is famous for its round-the-clock chanting of the Ram naam and for the dense Tuesday and Saturday crowds who come to seek the strength and protection of the monkey-god.
An old temple at the centre of New Delhi
The shrine is counted among the older temples of the city, its present structure traditionally linked to the early 18th century and the patronage of Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, who built the nearby Jantar Mantar. Around it the colonial-era circle of Connaught Place rose in the 20th century, leaving this temple as a pocket of old devotion at the very centre of modern Delhi.
The unbroken chanting of Ram naam
The temple is known across India for an unbroken recitation of “Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” that has been kept going continuously since the 1960s, entered in record books as one of the longest continuous chants. The sound fills the shrine day and night and is part of what draws the steady stream of devotees through its gates.
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti
Tuesday and Saturday are the days sacred to Hanuman, and on these the temple sees its heaviest footfall, with queues spilling into the surrounding market. Hanuman Jayanti, the deity’s birth anniversary, is the great festival, marked by processions, recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and the distribution of prasad. Devotees tie sacred threads and offer sindoor and boondi.
The deity and its mark
The temple’s spire carries a crescent moon with the symbol of Hanuman, an unusual marker said to date the shrine to the Mughal period. Inside, the image of Hanuman is shown in devotion to Rama, the form in which he is most often worshipped — the perfect servant whose strength is placed wholly at the service of the divine.
How to reach the temple
- By Metro: Rajiv Chowk station on the Delhi Metro is a very short walk away.
- By road: the temple is on Baba Kharak Singh Marg at Connaught Place, central and well served by bus and taxi.
- By air/rail: New Delhi railway station is about 3 km; the airport about 15 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Connaught Place Hanuman Mandir?
It is one of Delhi’s older temples, with its present structure traditionally linked to the early 18th century and the patronage of Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The surrounding Connaught Place was built much later, in the 20th century.
What is the continuous chanting at the temple?
Since the 1960s the temple has kept an unbroken recitation of “Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” going day and night, recognised as one of the longest continuous chants and central to the shrine’s atmosphere.
Which days are best to visit?
Tuesday and Saturday are sacred to Hanuman and the busiest days. Hanuman Jayanti, the deity’s birth anniversary, is the largest festival, with processions and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa.
What is special about the temple’s spire?
The spire is topped by a crescent moon bearing the symbol of Hanuman — an unusual marker said to reflect the shrine’s Mughal-era origins.
How do I reach the Hanuman Mandir at Connaught Place?
Rajiv Chowk Metro station is a short walk away. The temple is on Baba Kharak Singh Marg at Connaught Place, central Delhi, with New Delhi railway station about 3 km away.
What do devotees offer at the temple?
Devotees offer sindoor, boondi and sacred threads, recite the Hanuman Chalisa, and seek Hanuman’s strength and protection, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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| Temple Name | Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place |
| Primary Deity | Sri Hanuman |
| Location | Connaught Place |
| State | New Delhi, India |
| Significance | Ancient Hanuman temple |
| Architecture | Nagara, crescent spire |
| Period | Linked to early 18th c (Jai Singh II) |
| Key Festival | Hanuman Jayanti |
| Special | Continuous Ram naam since 1960s |
| Nearest Metro | Rajiv Chowk |
| Entry | Free |