Eleven Maruti or God Hanuman temples were established by Samarth Ramdas in Maharashtra, India in the 17th century.
[1][2] The goal was to create awareness of fitness among Maharashtra youth so that they could participate in establishing the Maratha Empire started by Shivaji.
The temples are:[3] The temple idols are originals from the 17th century.
The temples have been renovated.
Some of the temples are dilapidated or derelict.