The temple was developed by a Hindu saint Neem Karoli Baba who started by building a small temple on the banks of Gomti River in Lucknow. However, in 1960, a huge flood swept most of Lucknow along with the old bridge near the temple and the old temple. Only the statue was left untouched from the floods. The Government of Uttar Pradesh allotted a plot of land near a newly constructed bridge for the temple’s construction.
Many religious beliefs of people are also associated with Hanuman Setu temple of Laxmanagari. There is a similar story behind this miraculous temple, due to which the people’s faith in it has increased.
It is said that when there was a flood in 1960, everything was washed away except the idol of Bajrangbali in the Hanuman temple at Baba Neem Karori Ashram.
After this miracle that took place after the flood, the people’s condition increased. This idol was restored. Baba made this idol face towards the road so that visitors could easily see Pawansut. Hanuman Setu is counted among the famous temples of Lucknow.
