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After having Darshan of the lord Hanuman a devotee named Yakub, who used to reside here in the hills of Jakhu, name of the temple was kept after him.

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English: Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to Hindu deity, Hanuman.[1]
It is situated on Jakhoo Hill, 2.5 km /1.3 miles east from the Ridge, Shimla at a height of 2,455 m (8,000 feet) above sea level.[2] Shimla's highest peak offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town of Sanjauli.It is said that the Hanuman temple is situated here since the time of Ramayana. This temple was made after the visit of  Lord Hanuman to the Jakhu hill. It is said that when Lord Hanuman was returning back with the mountain of Sanjeevani medicine revive Lakshman in the Epic Ramayana, he rested on Jakhu hills and the top of this hill flatted by the weight of Hanuman. This temple was made in the same place where Lord Hanuman sat for rest. 
World's tallest statue of Lord Hanuman was unveiled to public by Abhishek Bachchan on November 5th 2010.
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