Hanumat Dham, Shukratal

Hanumat Dham is a prominent Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Shukratal town in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Ganga River. It is noted for its 72-foot tall statue of Hanuman and spacious ashram premises. Shukratal is revered as the place where Sage Shuka recited the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana to King Parikshit. The Dham attracts pilgrims and tourists visiting the sacred ghats and ashrams of Shukratal.

Visitors can expect a large, well-maintained temple complex centered around a 72-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman visible from a distance. The premises include the main Hanuman temple, prayer halls, landscaped gardens and open courtyards for congregation. The site is located near the Ganga River in the pilgrimage town of Shukratal, surrounded by ashrams and ghats. Visitors can explore the temple, offer prayers, take photographs of the statue and experience the calm devotional atmosphere.

Hanumat Dham is a relatively modern temple complex developed by the Hanumat Dham Trust to create a major Hanuman pilgrimage centre in Shukratal. Shukratal itself has ancient significance as the place where Sage Shukadeva recited the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana to King Parikshit about 5000 years ago, and is associated with Mahabharata traditions.

The Dham is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is an important part of the religious landscape of Shukratal, a revered tirtha on the Ganga. It serves pilgrims visiting Shukratal for spiritual discourses, Ganga snan and Bhagavata Purana related traditions, and hosts gatherings during festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti and Kartik Mela.