About this temple
Hanumant Dham, also written Hanumat Dham, is the Gomti-side Hanuman complex at Devraha Ghat in central Lucknow. Its riverside setting and extensive Hanuman imagery distinguish it from Hanuman Setu and the Aliganj shrines.
History
The complex incorporates an older Hanuman siddh peeth and modern redevelopment. In a 2022 interview, Mahant Ram Sevak Das associated the earlier shrine with Guru Narsingh Das and described a four-generation service lineage. The often-quoted age of about 400 years is a traditional attribution, not an independently established date for every present structure.
Legends & Religious Traditions
The older shrine is revered as a siddh peeth, a place of spiritually effective worship. Its mahant’s account stresses continuity of service and Hanuman’s blessings. A separate detailed ancient discovery story was not reliably established in the consulted reporting, so one has not been invented for this modern complex.
Architecture / Physical Features
Reporting distinguishes an older east-facing Hanuman shrine below from a newer south-facing sanctum. Hanuman scenes include devotion to Shiva and participation in Rama kirtan. Steps lead towards the Gomti-side spaces, making the relationship between upper precinct and riverbank part of the visit.
Rituals, Worship and Seva
Darshan centres on Hanuman in the older and newer shrine spaces. Follow the route permitted by the temple staff, especially when the lower riverside sections are restricted. Allow time for quiet prayer rather than treating the precinct only as a riverfront viewpoint.
How to Reach
Approach Devraha Ghat near the Moti Mahal area of central Lucknow, identifying Hanumant/Hanumat Dham specifically. It is distinct from the Hanuman Setu temple on University Road and from the Hanumant Dham in Shahjahanpur.
Suggested Visit Duration
Allow 45–75 minutes for the open shrine areas and riverside setting. This is a planning estimate and depends on access restrictions.
Seasonal Access and Visitor Safety
High Gomti levels can affect the lower precinct. A 4 October 2026 report described river water reaching the complex; that report is not evidence that the temple remains closed today. Check current local restrictions before descending to the river and avoid inundated steps.
Contradictory Accounts and Variations
A 108-foot Hanuman statue was announced in 2022 with an anticipated construction period. Reliable confirmation of its completion was not found, so this profile does not advertise it as an existing attraction. The traditional 400-year age concerns the older sacred site and should not be applied to the entire redeveloped complex.