Ever wondered about a temple in Agra that’s roughly 500 years old? This is the Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Temple. It is a miraculous Hanuman Mandir from the Mughal era.
Agra is known the world over for the Taj Mahal. People come to see this wonder. But Agra holds more than just this iconic monument. There is a divine and miraculous Hanuman Mandir. It has stood for about 500 years. This temple is known as Langde ki Chowki.
The Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Temple is located in the Civil Lines area of Agra. This Hanuman Mandir is said to have existed since Akbar’s time.
There is a story behind the name Langde ki Chowki. Near the Hanuman Mandir was a disabled watchman. The temple’s priest, Gopi Upadhyay, told about him. The watchman did his duty honestly. The watchman used to listen to the Ram Katha in the temple. Once, a Kotwal came to check. He saw the disabled watchman listening to Ram’s story.
The Kotwal was confused. How could the watchman be in two places at once? When the Kotwal arrived the disabled watchman was also present. The watchman said he only listens to Ram’s story.
The Kotwal did not understand this mystery. He summoned the watchman. He asked him how he could be in two places at once. The disabled watchman said he only listened to Ram’s story. The Kotwal was amazed. He realized the watchman was devoted to God. From that day on, the temple became known as Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Mandir.
Every Tuesday and Saturday, many devotees visit this Hanuman Mandir. They say every wish is fulfilled here. Devotees offer Chola to Hanuman.
Every Saturday, the Hanuman Mandir is decorated with flowers. People wait to see this decoration. People come from different cities to decorate Hanuman with flowers. Bookings are made months in advance.
The Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Temple is open from 6 AM to 12 AM. On Tuesdays, it is closed from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. During this time, Hanuman is offered Chola.
The Langde ki Chowki Hanuman Temple stands as a testament to faith. It is a place where miracles are believed to occur. Its history is intertwined with stories of devotion. It shows the power of belief.