Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple - California

About Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple - California

The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in California is located at Mount Madonna in Watsonville and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.It's known for its serene hilltop location overlooking Monterey Bay, beautiful landscaping, and traditional North Indian temple style.The temple is part of the Mount Madonna Center, which also includes a yoga community, retreat, and school.Reservations are required, especially for weekend visits, and the temple is open to all who seek a place of devotion and peace.Inspired by Buddhist-yogi Baba Hari Dass, the community acquired land in 1978.The Hanuman statue (murti) arrived in 2001, and the temple was constructed by 2003, with its consecration (Prana Pratishta) celebrated on Hanuman Jayanti .The space honors Lord Hanuman—symbol of devotion and courage—with daily worship and teachings drawn from North Indian traditions .

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Temple Timings and Details

  • Clock Darshan Timings

    Morning Timing :- 08:00AM To 12:00 PM
    Evening Timing :- 04:00 PM To 07:00 PM

  • Clock Aarti Timings Morning Aarti :- 06:30 AM
    Evening Aarti :- 06:00 PM
  • T Shirt Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
  • Camera Photography Not allowed
  • Prasad Image Prasad Available

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