Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir

One of the most popular Lord Hanuman temple in Gujarat is Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir located at Bhurakhiya village in Lathi taluka belongs to Amreli district comes under Saurashtra region in state of Gujarat, India.

It is located about 35 kms from the district head quarters Amreli and around 10 kms from the taluka head quarters Lathi.

Saint Shri Damodardasji along with local villagers built this temple in year 1585. The saint thought of name “Bhurakhia” to signify that the Lord will protect and prosper (Rakshya) the land (Bhu) around and its people. Over the passage of time “Bhurakshya” popularly became “Bhurakhia (Bhurakhiya)”. The Lord was affectionately called “Bhurakhia Dada” and "Bhurakhia Hanuman”.

After four hundred and thirty years, millions of believers in various parts of the country and outside who follow & pray the Lord and seek his blessings. What was a small temple earlier has now become a large complex with a large shrine in the centre and lodging & boarding facilities around it.

Thousand of devotees visit the temple regularly particularly on Chaitri Poonam (Hanuman Jayanti day) as well as on Saturday and Tuesday every week.

Other Tourist attractions in Amreli district:-

(1) Pania Wildlife Sanctuary, Gir

(2) Dhari Khodiyar Dam & Galdhara Khodiyar Mata Temple, Dhari

(3) Dangigev Temple, Chalala

(4) Jafrabad Fort, Jafrabad

(5) Sana Vakya Caves, Timbi

(6) Hanuman Gala, Khambha

(7) Pandav Kund, Babra

(8) Rokadiya Hanumanji Temple, Amreli