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Karachi Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir in Pakistan,
1500 years old Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir located
at Soldier Bazaar in Karachi is one of the oldest
Hindu temples in Pakistan. The temple holds special
significance for Hindus as it is the only shrine
in the world which has a “natural statue” of Hanuman
that is not man-made.
The blue and white 8 feet statue was found many centuries
ago at the place where the temple now stands; it bears
all five aspects of Hanuman : Narasimha, Adivaraha,
Hayagriva, Hanuman and Garuda.It is believed that such
naturally-formed idols of deities possess exceptional power
and appear to bless worshipers.
Upon entering the temple, one is struck by the intricately
carved yellow stone structure in the middle of the temple
premises. This temple’s renovation work has started in 2012
and to preserve the look of the temple, its original yellow
stones are being used to rebuild the arched walls.
The small front porch has pillars of carved yellow stone
on either side with a black and white marble floor,
a wide passage for clockwise circumambulation
(parikrama / pradakshina) runs around it.It is believed
that completion of 108 rounds around the chambers,
cleanses all pain, evil and adversity, making this temple
a citadel of healing for all castes and creed. India.
Multiple communities like Maharashtrians, Sindhis,
Balochis visit this temple.
Temple Hours: The Temple and Mount Madonna Center are open
to day visitors:
• Saturday 6:00am - 2:00am and
• Tuesday 6 from 8:00pm - 12:00pm only.
1500 years old Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir located
at Soldier Bazaar in Karachi is one of the oldest
Hindu temples in Pakistan. The temple holds special
significance for Hindus as it is the only shrine
in the world which has a “natural statue” of Hanuman
that is not man-made.
The blue and white 8 feet statue was found many centuries
ago at the place where the temple now stands; it bears
all five aspects of Hanuman : Narasimha, Adivaraha,
Hayagriva, Hanuman and Garuda.It is believed that such
naturally-formed idols of deities possess exceptional power
and appear to bless worshipers.
Upon entering the temple, one is struck by the intricately
carved yellow stone structure in the middle of the temple
premises. This temple’s renovation work has started in 2012
and to preserve the look of the temple, its original yellow
stones are being used to rebuild the arched walls.
The small front porch has pillars of carved yellow stone
on either side with a black and white marble floor,
a wide passage for clockwise circumambulation
(parikrama / pradakshina) runs around it.It is believed
that completion of 108 rounds around the chambers,
cleanses all pain, evil and adversity, making this temple
a citadel of healing for all castes and creed. India.
Multiple communities like Maharashtrians, Sindhis,
Balochis visit this temple.
Temple Hours: The Temple and Mount Madonna Center are open
to day visitors:
• Saturday 6:00am - 2:00am and
• Tuesday 6 from 8:00pm - 12:00pm only.