Question 1

Where is Panchwati Hanuman Mandir?

Accepted Answer

In Khutiya village, Milak tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh — about 6–7 km from Milak town on the Khutiya road.

Question 2

Is Panchwati Hanuman Mandir the same as Manokamna Mandir?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Locals call it the Manokamna Mandir because devotees come to ask Hanuman ji for a wish (manokamna). The full name is Panchwati Hanuman Mandir, Khutiya.

Question 3

Which deities can I have darshan of at the temple?

Accepted Answer

Five shrines in one campus: Shri Hanuman ji (the main deity), Maa Durga, Shri Ganesh ji, Bhagwan Shiv / Shankar ji (Shivling), and the Ram Darbar with Ram, Sita and Lakshman. It serves as a Hanuman mandir, Durga Mata mandir, Ganesh mandir, Shiv mandir and Ram Darbar together.

Question 4

What are the darshan timings?

Accepted Answer

Open daily, 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mangala Aarti at 6:00 AM, Sandhya Aarti at 7:00 PM. Open longer on Tuesdays, Saturdays and festivals.

Question 5

Which day is best to visit?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday and Saturday — the days of Hanuman ji, with Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand paath.

Question 6

Is there an entry fee?

Accepted Answer

No. Entry and darshan are free for everyone. Donations are voluntary.

Question 7

Who manages the temple?

Accepted Answer

Smt. Madhu Sharma. It grew out of her family's shrine and she runs it on her own — it is not a trust.

Question 8

What festivals are celebrated?

Accepted Answer

Hanuman Jayanti, the Kartik Purnima Ramayan Path and Bhandara in November, Ram Navami, both Navratris, and Sawan Somwar at the Shiv shrine.

Question 9

Is the annual Bhandara open to all?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Kartik Purnima Bhandara is open to every devotee with no invitation needed. In 2026 it falls on 24 November.

Question 10

Can I offer prasad or sponsor a seva?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speak to Smt. Madhu Sharma at the temple or by phone and she will arrange it.

Question 11

Is photography allowed?

Accepted Answer

Photos of the campus are fine. Please ask before photographing inside the sanctum during aarti.