Shri Salasar Balaji Dham Mandir is a Hindu religious site for devotees of the Lord Hanuman. It is in Salasar (near Sujangarh), Churu, Rajasthan, India. Salasar ‘Dham’, Located In Rajasthan’s Churu District, Is A Religious Destination On The Jaipur-Bikaner Highway. The Hanuman Idol In The Salasar Temple Is Considered ‘Swayambhu’ (Self Creation) And Is A Major ‘Shakti Sthal’ (Power Place).

Salasar Balaji Is In The Religious Circuit Of Ranisati Dadiji Mandir (Jhunjhunu), Khatu ShyamJi (Khatu) & Salasar Balaji. This is the location where Lord Hanumanji is worshipped in a different form or idol than the one we are familiar with. Hanuman ji or Balaji is worshipped here in the form of a human face idol. This is a place that has proven over centuries to fulfil the wishes of millions of pilgrims from various parts of Rajasthan, Western India, and Eastern Pakistan (Formerly India).

Special Significance of Salasar Balaji Dham

According to legend, the Lord Hanuman idol was discovered while a farmer was ploughing his field. The farmer’s wife washed the idol with her sari and worshipped Lord Hanuman as Balaji.

Balaji appeared in the dream of Thakur of Asota in the nearby village of Asota and instructed him to send the idol to Salasar. Also, a Lord Balaji Mohandas devotee saw Lord Balaji’s idol and reported it to the Thakur of Asota. The idol was then brought to Salasar.

History of Salasar Balaji Dham

A long time ago, in the year 1755, in the village of Asota, Nagaur, Rajasthan, a Jat farmer’s plough collided with an object while ploughing and came to a halt. When the farmer looked around, he noticed a stone. The farmer began digging and discovered an idol of Balaji or Hanuman. At the same time, the farmer’s wife arrived in the fields with the farmer’s lunch. His wife prepared the Churma of Bajra for his lunch. Shree Balaji Maharaj is treated to Churma by the farmer. And it has always been a tradition to offer Bajra Churma to Shree Balaji Maharaj. Balaji is the only one with a beard and a moustache.

This incident happened on the ninth day of Shravan month (July-August) in the bright half (first fortnight) was Tuesday. The farmer informed the locals about this incident. On the same day, the landlord in that location is said to have had a dream. Lord Hanuman told him in his dream to place the idol in a Mandir in Salasar. On the same night, Lord Hanuman instructed Mohandas, a resident of Salasar, in a dream to establish his presence by transporting the idol from Asota to Salasar.

Architecture of Salasar Balaji Dham

The temple was originally a mud-stone structure built by Mohandas Maharaj with the assistance of craftsmen Noora and Dau. It took two years to complete the temple as it is now. The temple was constructed with bricks, lime, cement, mortar, stone, and marble. Salasar Balaji in Rajasthan’s entire structure is covered in white marble; however, the sanctum sanctorum, sabha mandap, and circulatory path are decorated with mosaic works and floral patterns in gold and silver. The entrance, doors, and even the ritual utensils are all made of silver. The Salasar Balaji Temple in Rajasthan’s main entrance is made of marble.

Important Facts about Salasar Balaji Dham

• Salasar Balaji, also known as Salasar Dham in India, is a religious site for Hanuman devotees.
• Salasar is a town on National Highway 65 near Sujangarh in Rajasthan’s Churu district.
• The Balaji temple, founded by a Jat, is located in the heart of Salasar and attracts a large number of worshippers throughout the year.
• Large fairs are held on Chaitra and Ashvin Purnima to attract devotees as they pay homage to the deity.
• Salasar Balaji is part of a religious circuit that includes the nearby pilgrim centres of Rani Sati Temple, Jeen Mata, and Khatushyamji.
• The idol of Balaji here is distinct from all other Lord Hanuman idols. Hanuman has a round face with a moustache and a beard, making it the most unique idol of Hanuman in the world.
• Salasar Dham is well-known for its miracles and the fulfilment of devotees’ wishes. Many devotees visit this temple on a regular basis, and coconut tying and savamani are the traditions they follow in order to have their wishes granted.
• A large fair is organised on Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Poornima, and Ashwin Poornima by Hanuman Sewa Samiti.
• The temple shrine and the sanctum sanctorum are decorated with floral patterns and other kinds of mosaic works done in Gold and Silver to give the temple a rich look.
• Coconut Tying: Tying the moli with coconut is the temple’s most famous ritual, performed by a large number of devotees. It is believed that if devotees do it with full faith, their wishes will be granted.
• More than 125 Dharamshalas equipped with modern amenities provide lodging and other basic services to visitors at the world-famous Siddhpeeth Shree Salasar Dham, and there are many restaurants for food.

Famous Festivals In Salasar Balaji Dham

• On Sri Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi & Purnima), thousands of devotees come from all over the country.
• Purnima & Ashwin Shukla Chaturdashi – This fair used to attract tens of thousands of devotees. Purnima and Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturdashi. This fair is equally appealing as the others. Food and sweet drinks are provided for free.

How to Reach Salasar Balaji Dham

By Air: Sanganer, Jaipur (170 km) is the nearest airport from the temple. Hire a cab or get a bus from here.

By Rail: Ratangarh Railway Station is 45 km from the temple, Sujangarh is 27 km, Lakshmangarh is 30km and Sikar is 54 km from the temple respectively. Hire a cab or get a bus from here.

By Road: Motorable roads end at Janki Chatti, and it is from here that a difficult 6/5 km trek to the holy shrine of Yamuna Devi begins. To avoid the hardships of the journey, one can use ponies or palanquins. There are buses and taxis available from major cities such as Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Tehri, and Barkot.

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