Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is one of the most sacred temples of the Hindu god Hanuman in the Holy city of Varanasi, It is said that great saint Tulsidas was the pioneering person in building this Temple on the bank of Assi river. The meaning of the Sankat Mochan is relief from all the troubles. According to Vedic Astrology, Hanumanji’s puja & path neutralizes all Doshas(ill-effects) of Shani & Mangal especially for those who have problem with Shani graha in their horoscope. Every year, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with lot of fanfare at Kashi Sankat Mochan Temple.