India, Oct. 7 -- Kainchi Dham, the Kumaon hill shrine associated with spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has witnessed a surge in visitors following the success of the film Hanuman Ansh, bringing renewed attention to the saint whose influence extended from India to Silicon Valley.
Film success fuels pilgrimage rush
Located around 9 km beyond Bhowali on the Nainital-Almora road in Uttarakhand, Kainchi Dham houses a Hanuman temple and the ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba. The shrine has long attracted devotees, but visitor numbers reportedly increased further during the October 2 long weekend.
Traffic congestion around Bhimtal and Bhowali highlighted the pressure created by the influx. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh was r...