Hanuman Tok in Gangtok is a highly reverred and holy temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located at an altitude of 7200 ft.
As per legend, Hanuman while on his way to Lanka fro the Himalayas with the Sanjeevani herb to cure Lakshman, took a moments rest in this palce. In 1950 a political officer named Appaji Pant erected the idol of Lord Hanuman here.
There is a temple of Sirdi Saibaba here as well just right of Lord Hanuman Temple.
As per legend, Hanuman while on his way to Lanka fro the Himalayas with the Sanjeevani herb to cure Lakshman, took a moments rest in this palce. In 1950 a political officer named Appaji Pant erected the idol of Lord Hanuman here.
There is a temple of Sirdi Saibaba here as well just right of Lord Hanuman Temple.
Beautiful temple and wonderful architecture! Well shot in rain
ReplyDeleteThis temple is really up high 7,000 plus feet. Nice image.
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ReplyDeleteSo interesting, very nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know about this temple.
ReplyDeleteUnique roof of a highland temple
ReplyDeleteI love that it is raining when you captured these.
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Looks like a beautiful little temple!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and unusual roofs of these temples.
ReplyDeleteSo charming and colourful!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and unique structure. It appears to be very well-maintained.
ReplyDeleteAmazing views of this beautifully designed temple. Intriguing coloured features round the roof line.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building, interesting backstory
ReplyDeleteYou always discover the most interesting places. Very colorful, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteNice architecture and decorations. Especially with the rain the figure in the second photo seems to swim in the air.
ReplyDeleteYou always provide a feast for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and the architecture different...looks lovely in the rain! :)
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