The film 'Hanman Ansh,' based on the figure of Nima Korali Baba, who is considered an incarnation of Hanuman, attracted significant attention and broke numerous box office records. At the same time, a large number of followers visit Kachandi Dham in Nainital dedicated to Nima Korali Baba. However, many are only aware of this single temple, whereas the sacred abodes, ashrams, and temples of Baba exist in other parts of the country.
Nima Korali Baba enjoys strong devotion among people at his ashram in Vrindavan. There is a belief that Baba left home at an early age in search of spirituality. After spending most of his life in Uttarakhand, he arrived in Vrindavan, where he passed away in 1973. The temple of his Mahasamadhi is also located in this place.
Another famous temple of Nima Korali Baba is located in Lucknow. This temple is built inside the Hanman Setu Mandir complex. According to legend, it was here that Baba erected a small Hanuman temple, and later his followers installed a statue of Nima Korali Baba there.
In the capital city, Delhi, there are also two well-known temples of Nima Korali Baba. One of them, known as Shri Hanuman Birla Mandir, is located near Kashmere Gate on Civil Line. It is believed that an ancient statue of Hanuman, excavated from the ground near the Yamuna, was installed here. Furthermore, there is also a famous ashram of Baba on the Mahouli-Chatarpur road. A large number of pilgrims travel to this temple from cities such as Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
Other famous shrines of Nima Korali Baba include Pankhi Hanuman Mandir in Kanpur. The ashram of Nima Korali Baba in Rishikesh and the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Shimla are also known for their spiritual significance. In addition to Nainital in Uttarakhand, Nima Korali Baba's temples are located in Kakadi Ghat, Bhumidadar, and Hanuman Gadi. Nima Korali Baba was born in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh. A sacred temple has also been built at his birthplace, which attracts people from all over the world for pilgrimage.
