Hanuman Vatika

Hanuman Vatika is a temple complex and landscaped garden located in Civil Township, Rourkela, Sundargarh district, Odisha. Centered around a 75-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman, one of the tallest in eastern India, it combines religious shrines with ornamental gardens, pathways and lawns. Developed in the 1990s, it is a prominent devotional and recreational site for residents and visitors to the steel city of Rourkela.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained garden complex centered on a 75-foot tall Hanuman statue, smaller shrines dedicated to other deities, paved walkways, lawns, flower beds and seating areas. The site offers a calm environment for prayer, sightseeing and leisurely walks, with views of the towering statue from across the garden. Photography of the statue and garden landscape is a common activity.

Hanuman Vatika was developed in 1994 by the Hanuman Vatika Trust under the guidance of Sri Lakshman Swami. The 75-foot Hanuman statue was constructed as the central feature and was inaugurated in the mid-1990s, becoming a landmark for the steel city of Rourkela.

The complex is an important centre for Hanuman devotion in western Odisha. It hosts large gatherings during Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami and other Hindu festivals, and serves as both a religious site and a community recreational garden for local residents.