Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi, Pakistan

Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi, Pakistan

Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir

If you are in Pakistan and want to visit an ancient miracle of Hindu Belief, then you can visit the Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir in Pakistan. It is in “Soldier Bazar Karachi” and is one of the ancient and oldest temples. 

This historic temple existed before the partition of India-Pakistan. According to myths, Bhagwan Shri Ram (the central character of India’s greatest Hindu epic Ramayan) had come here once.

A Little History On The Magnificent Temple:

The temple holds a special significance as Hindus believe that the statue present in the Mandir is not man-made as it is the only one that holds naturally created statue of Hanuman. 

This temple is the epitome of a historical masterpiece. It even existed before the partition of India-Pakistan and is believed to be seventeen hundred years old. Many years ago, a statue was found there. That statue had eight feet, and they were white and blue in color. The figure possessed all of Hanuman’s features as well as Narasimha, Adivaraha, Hayagriva, and Garuda.

As this Mandir is ancient and a sacred place for the Hindus as well, it was renovated in 2012 to preserve the tales it tells. During the renovation, different types of stones were used to enhance the beauty and charm of the place. During the refurbishment, 7-8 other statues of Hindu gods were also found along with;

Buffalo-like Idols

The Ganesha Idols

Sherawali Mata Idols 

Some Earthen Pots

The Incredible Structure:

When you enter the Mandir, you are struck with the beauty of the small front porch of Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir. It has pillars carved of yellow stones on either side with a black and white marble floor, a wide passage for clockwise circumambulation (parikrama / pradakshina) runs around it. 

People who visit the place really adore it for the trees present there as they have leaves of unusual shapes on them. Hanuman’s statue there is the spiritual attraction for Hindus and other devotees as well.

Ancient lore/Folklore Linked To The Mysterious Statue:

You can experience the essence of ancient lore here as the multiple communities like Maharashtrians, Sindhis, Balochis visit this temple on a regular basis. Hindus believe that once they complete 108 rounds around the chamber, their sins and worries vanish away. They find the Mandir a source of spiritual cleanliness. They have a firm belief that all scars present on soul disappear after the completion of rounds.

Devotees believe that the impressive idol of Lord Hanuman was found from the earth, and it is magical and sacred. They also say that if someone walks around the idol 11 or 21 times, all his wishes come true.