Government has given in-principle approval to the renovation projectT
Trust will bear the renovation cost from its own sources
Shimla, Jan 15
The renovation work of Shimla’s historic Jakhu Temple will soon begin. The state government has given in-principle approval to the project related to the temple’s renovation at estimated cost of Rs 5 crore 67 lakh 14 thousand 944 rupees.
Now, this project will be sent to the state government through Shimla Municipal Corporation so that cabinet approval can be obtained. While giving in-principle approval to this project, the state government has said that this expense will be borne by Shri Hanuman Ji Temple Trust Jakhu through its own sources. In such a situation, the number of devotees at the temple has been continuously increasing for the past several years. Due to the current arrangements here, the trust often faces difficulties.
Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said that approval has been received from the state government for the project related to the renovation work in the temple. Through this project, primarily the renovation of Yagya Shala, Shoe House, Bhandara Bhawan, expansion in front of Hanuman Ji’s statue, renovation of the park, renovation of the temple office, railing work in Kirtan Bhawan and repair work of public toilets are included as major components. In addition, six new shops will also be constructed in the temple complex. A park for children will be built in the temple complex.
The Deputy Commissioner said that urther process regarding this project has now been initiated. Soon, the remaining formalities for the construction work will be completed. In the future, devotees will be able to avail modern facilities in the temple complex so that they do not face any kind of inconvenience.
Yagya Shala to be Constructed
According to the project, the construction of a Yagya Shala is proposed in the temple complex. This Yagya Shala will be built on a mandap base. It will have 16 pillars, 32 roof supporting columns, one Ganduk, Vedi, Toran, Dhwaj, Pataka, etc., as per the Vedas. All these works will be done in accordance with the traditional styles of Hindu culture.
Shoe House to be Constructed
Under the project, the construction of a new Shoe House is proposed in the temple. A Shoe House of 22.41 square meters will be built. It will have one counter and shoe racks. Token facility will be provided to devotees here.
Parking to be Constructed
Parking will be constructed in the temple complex. Parking is proposed to be built at a cost of about Rs 40 lakh. Devotees here face parking problems. Thus, the construction of new parking will provide significant convenience to the devotees.
What is the History of the Temple
The temple priest BP Sharma said that a war was going on between Lord Ram and Lanka’s king Ravana. After the war continued for many days, when Ravana’s army appeared weak before Lord Ram’s monkey army, Ravana’s son Meghnad shot a Shakti Ban on Lakshman, due to whose effect he became unconscious.
On the advice of the vaidya, Hanuman Ji set out from the Himalayas to fetch Sanjeevani Booti for Lakshman’s treatment.
While going through the sky, Hanuman Ji’s gaze fell on a Yaksha Rishi who was meditating on Jakhu mountain. To rest on the way and inquire about the Sanjeevani Booti, Hanuman Ji landed at this very place. After getting information about Sanjeevani from the Yaksha Rishi, Hanuman Ji promised to meet him again. It was here that he was told which mountain the Sanjeevani Booti would be found on.
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