| Jakhu Temple | |
| Native Name: | जाखू मंदिर |
| Map Type: | India Himachal Pradesh |
| Location: | Jakhu Hill, Shimla |
| Coordinates: | 31.1012°N 77.1818°W |
| Country: | India |
| Religious Affiliation: | Hinduism |
| State: | Himachal Pradesh |
| Festival: | Dussehra |
| District: | Shimla |
| Height Max: | 108 ft. |
| Architecture Style: | Kath kuni architecture |
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5km (01.6miles) east of the Ridge at a height of 2455m (8,054feet) above sea level.[2] Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.[3] Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises which is known as one of the tallest in the world.[4]
According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At 108feet, it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at 98feet, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.
The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple. It was developed by Jagson International Limited and opened in 2017.[5] [6]