Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple  is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanumanji. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidasjee in the early 16th century and is situated on the verge of the Assi river. The deity was named " Sankat Mochan " meaning the "reliever from troubles". In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet "besan ke ladoo", which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion. It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman. Sankat Mochan Temple was founded by Tulsidas who was the author of the  Ramacharitamanasa , which is the gre...