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Hanuman Tok

Coordinates: 27°20′52″N 88°37′43″E / 27.34778°N 88.62861°E / 27.34778; 88.62861
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Hanuman Tok
View of Gangtok from Hanuman Tok
View of Gangtok from Hanuman Tok
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGangtok
DeityHanuman
Location
LocationAbout 11 km far from Gangtok
StateSikkim
CountryIndia
Hanuman Tok is located in Sikkim
Hanuman Tok
Location in Sikkim
Geographic coordinates27°20′52″N 88°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

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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.

References

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  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.