Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple

Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple adorns a traditional architecture that resembles a Rajasthani or Rajputi Palace. It is built in the hills of Lakshman Dungri in Jaipur and is quite a large temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Devotees need to climb about a kilometre distance to reach the temple. The buildings are two-storey and are made of pink sandstone and marble. Known for its traditional charm, the structure has typical Rajasthani domes, windows with Jali work, carved pillars, elegant chhatris and spacious corridors. A flight of stairs leads to the entrance. Just below the temple is a tank of water where devotees can wash their hands and feet before they enter. The temple premises have wide pathways, parking area, guest houses, large dining halls, several lawns with stone seats, potted plants and trees that surround the entire structure. Another palace-like structure located in the centre of the temple complex is the sanctum sanctorum. It has a tiny room where the idol of the presiding deity is installed on a piece of marble. The idol is placed in a slanting position with two rows of marble steps on either side.