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

Shree Rokadia Hanuman Mandir

Shree Rokadia Hanuman Mandir is located at Porbandar coastal city belongs to Porbandar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located on Saurashtra's western coast and was an important trading harbor during Jethwa’s rule.

Porbandar is perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Sudama, the friend of Lord Krishna during his Balyam (youth) hence it is also known as “Sudamapuri”. Sudama Mandir is built in the very spot where Sudama was born in Porbandar.

Although Bhagwan Shri Krishna is worshiped widely in Gujarat, Shree Hanumanji is also in worship this region. Shree Hanuman and His son Makardhwaj is worshiped in Gujarat together here. The worship of these two deities was prominent during the rule of Jethwa clan. Jethwa’s are descendents of Makardhwaj therefore of Shree Hanuman also.

Shree Hanuman of this place got this name since he answers to the prayers quickly (in Gujarati ‘Rokadia’ means immediately). Nearly twenty five years back a new huge deity of Shree Hanumanji was installed.

With peace of mind when devotee prays to the Lord Rokadia Hanuman, in this pleasing atmosphere, Lord is sure to bestow the blessing to the devotee quickly.

Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir

One of the notable Lord Hanumanji Mandirs in Gujarat is Salangpur Hanumanji known as “Kashtabhanjan (Crusher of sorrows) Dev” located at Salangpur (or Sarangpur) village belongs to Barwala taluka comes under Botad district in Indian state of Gujarat.

Salangpur is located about 11 kms from the district head quarters Botad city via NH 8E, around 16 kms from Barwala via Botad-Barwala State Hwy, 146 kms from Ahmedabad via Amreli road-NH 8A and 86 kms from Bhavnagar city via Dhandhuka-Vallabhipur Hwy and Bhavnagar-Pipali Hwy.

This temple is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The idol of Hanumanji was installed by Sadguru Gopalanand Swami in the year 1848.

The image of this temple is said to be so powerful that a mere look at it will drive the evil spirits out of the people affected by them. Saturday is the designated day for a special ritual (as Saturday is dedicated to Lord Hanumanji) for those affected by mental illnesses and other disorders.

Temple Daily Morning Schedule:-

(1) Mangla Aarti:- 5.30 am

(2) Bal Bhog (Darshan Closed):- 6.30 to 7.30 am

(3) Shangar Aarti (Only on Saturdays and Tuesdays):- 7.00 am

(4) Rajbhog-Thal (Darshan Closed):- 10.30 to 11.00 am

Shree Rokadiya Hanumanji Mandir

Shree Rokadiya Hanumanji Mandir is located at Khodu village belongs to Wadhwan (or Vadhwan) taluka under Surendranagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located 21 kms towards west from district head quarters Surendranagar, 25 kms from Wadhwan and 164 kms from the state capital city Gandhinagar.

Shree Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir

One of the historic temple throughout the world is ‘Shree Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir’ also known as ‘Salangpur Wale Hanuman’ located at Salangpur (or Sarangpur) village belongs to Barwala taluk under Botad district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Story behind Shree Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir :-

One time Aksharmukt Gopalanand Swami had arrived in a village of Botad. At that time the chief of Salangpur who was Vagha Khachar went to Botad to do darshan of Swami.

Gopalanand Swami asked him, “How is going Darbar? Are you happy or not?

At that time Vagha Khachar replied, “Oh Swami, we have two droughts (सूखा-अकाल). The first one being that for three years it hasn’t rained even once. Secondly, we do not have the darshan of great saints like you. In this way we have two droughts not one swami”, please do help us.

Then after going in deep meditation for a short while Swami spoke “Oh chief, what if we consecrate someone from which saints will always reside in your village?”, then you will have no problems.

In this way Swami showered (उदारतापूर्वक) great affection (प्रीति-प्रेम) upon the chief and gave the orders to make the idol of Lord Shree Hanumanji. In Samvat 1905 (in year 1848) Aaso vad pancham the idol was ready and with the Vedic rituals (अनुष्ठान) it was consecrated (प्रतिष्ठित).

Aksharmukt Yogiraaj Shri Gopalanand Swami after consecrating (प्रतिष्ठा) Lord Hanumanji idol at Sarangpur, has got rid (छुटकारा) millions of people’s troubles so called Kashtbhanjan Dev (Crusher of Sorrows- कष्ट-भंजन देव).

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Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir

One of the most famous and greatest temple in Gujarat is Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir located at Bhurakhiya village belongs to Lathi taluka under Amreli district in Saurashtra (region) of Gujarat state. It is located about 11 kms from taluka head quarters Lathi, approx. 26 kms from Gariyadhar and around 29 kms from Babra on Amreli-Lathi-Chavand Hwy.

In the period of the Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat of 1642 (in year 1585) Shri Damodardasji was a renowned saint. He was the disciple of Shri Raghuvirdasji who was very famous and ascended from Ramanand Lineage (now Ramanandi Sadhu). Shri Damodardasji was very famous for his preaching and Ramayan katha. He was particularly famous for his oratory in Goswami Tulsidas krit Ramayan (Shri Ramcharitmanas).

During his religious journeys, on one occasion he came to Virangaum (now Viramgam). Here he had a dream. He realized that he had a ‘Darshan’ of Lord Hanuman. The Lord gave a message to saint that he would make an appearance on the full moon night in the month of chaitra, at the midnight (on Hanuman Jayanti day). He would appear from out of a cluster of Babool (or Babul) trees on a small hillock in the jungle at a place between Sabhad (now known as Damnagar) and Lathi.

Shri Damodardasji felt very blessed and he went to the place indicated by Lord Hanumanji. Once he reached the place, he talked to the local people of his dream. The locals comprised of farmers, traders and labourers. The story of the saint’s grand dream soon spread wide and from far people started thronging in thousands near the place.

On the full moon night of chaitra in Vikram samvat of 1642 (in year 1585) at the midnight, in the presence of thousands of believers, there was a huge lightning and amidst divine halo, the hillock with babool trees disappeared, the land almost leveled up on its own and at that place, the Lord appeared. He appeared as though he was smeared with sindoor all over, and gave darshan to those who were present.

Saint Damodardasji and others offered sastang pranam, bathed the Lord with water from five rivers and put garlands of akda flowers. People prayed there for several days. Aartis and poojas were performed for days. The saint thought of name “Bhu-rakhia” 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 is affectionately called “Bhurakhiya Hanuman” and “Bhurakhiya Dada”.

Shree Bhid Bhanjan Maruti Mandir

One of the oldest Hanuman temple in Baroda is Shree Bhid Bhanjan Maruti Mandir located at Harni village, Vodadara belongs to Vadodara district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is situated north-east of Vadodara on the banks of River Vishwamitri (whose name is derived from the great saint Bramharshi Vishwamitra) and is nearer to Vadodara Airport, Harni Tank on Harni Road and Motnath Mahadev Temple.

This place once was a forest full of banyan trees and most suitable for meditation and tapas. Many ascetic people and rishis have spent quiet time at this place to gain peace and have dharshan of Brahma. But unfortunately the place was under the control of a wicked king by name Hiranya. As a practice the king used to harass the rishis and saints who had taken to penance and meditation in this region. But the rishis were hopeful of a solution to this and continued their practice of penance. Once God Shri Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman along with Shri Hanuman was on a visit to this place and the rishis took the opportunity to brief Shri Ram about the harassment met out to them by Hiranya. They also requested for a solution to this problem so that they continue to meditate in this peaceful place.

Lord Ram ordered Hanuman to destroy the demon Hiranya. Veer Hanuman fought with vigor the demon king, but there was no sight of the end. When the battle was not coming to end God Shri Ram asked Hanuman to continue the fight with more vigor and take the Virat Roop at the appropriate time. The battle continued, on the fourteenth day Hanuman assumed Vishwa Roop and flung the demon king to the ground, pinned him down to the ground with His right foot. With Lord Hanuman’s right foot on him, the wicked powers of Hiranya started melting down.

Bhagwan Ram had ordained Hanuman to remain in that position, for it was the only way to subdue the demon & break his power. Lord Ram then prophesied that Hanuman will forego his ‘vanara’ features and will assume the ‘nara’ [human] form after leaving his Virat Roop.  As a symbol of acceptance of the command Hanuman is seen placed His right hand over His head. It is believed that Hanuman has been here ever since.

Shri Balahanuman Sankirtan Mandir

One of the oldest temple and recorded in ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ in chanting of Akhand Ram Dhoon (Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram) 24 hours (continues) is Shri Balahanuman Sankirtan Mandir located at Jamnagar belongs to Jamnagar district in the state of Gujarat in Gulf of Kutch on the western coast of India.

Shri Prembhukshuji Maharaj Prerit Shri Balahanuman Sankirtan Mandir established in 1963-64. Continues day and night 24 hours holy chanting of Akhand Ram Naam Dhoon was started on 1^st August, 1964 by Shri Prembhukshuji Maharaj and temple has celebrated 50 years of completion.

It has been built on south-eastern portion of Ranmal Lake also known as Lakhota Lake and makes the temple overwhelming. Every devotee in the temple is drenched in the hymn of Shri Ram and Shri Bala Hanumanji.

Jamnagar is known as 'World's Oil City' because the world's biggest oil refinery, belonging to Reliance Industries, and a smaller one belonging to Essar Oil are located in Jamnagar.

Shree Camp Hanumanji Mandir

Shree Camp Hanumanji Mandir, one of the biggest Lord Hanuman temples in India, is situated in Ahmedabad Cantonment Area in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is located 4.5 kms from Kalupur Railway Station, 5.8 kms from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and 8.1 kms from Geeta Mandir Bus Stop. This temple was established by Pandit Gajanan Prasad around 100 years ago.

In the kingdom of English, Camp Hanumanji Temple was known as Jalalpur Village Hanumanji Temple. In Ahmedabad City Gayakvad Haveli was army cant. From there, English established an army quarter near Hanuman Temple. Their hospital was near temple. One English Executive proposed to shift the temple to the priest of the temple. However the devotee and priest refused. English got demolished four inns near temple, demolished small temples and on receiving order for demolishing Hanumanji Temple, millions of black and yellow wasps surrounded the wall for protection. English Executive sent labors till one week. However the wasps attacked only on labors. Viewing this, the English Executive had to reluctantly change his decision perceiving this a miracle of Shree Hanumanji Dada to the effect that the temple will only lay here.

Before development of Ahmedabad city, thousands of devotees were availing required fruits by heartily prayer to God. Today God Hanumanji bestows success and inner wish of everyone.

Shree Hanuman Dandi Sankirtan Mandir

Shree Hanuman Dandi Sankirtan Mandir is located at Bet Dwarka (or Shankhodhar) under Devbhoomi Dwarka district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Temple deity is Lord Hanuman and his son Makardhwaj (who was part vanara (monkey) & part reptile (makara) which is rare to see in India. Bet Dwarka (or Beyt Dwarka) is situated about 32 kms from the very famous Lord Krishna’s legendary Dwarka.

Shree Hanuman Dandi Sankirtan Mandir is situated about 5 kms east of the Beyt Dwarka's main temple. One of the rare features of this temple is the idol of Lord Hanuman's son Makardhwaj. It is said that the celibate Lord Hanuman impregnated a reptile/fish with a drop of his perspiration, which conceived and gave birth of a son as strong as Lord Hanuman. Legend also says that during the famous war of Lanka, Ahiravan kidnapped and kept both Lord Ram and Lakshman in Patal (the world underneath the earth). Lord Hanuman chose this place to enter Patal and had to fight Makardhwaj, who was guarding it. This is the place and now temple where they met and recognized each other as father and son.

Hanuman Jayanti evokes a large celebration here. Also, on Dussehra (or Vijaya Dashami), the idol of Shri Krishna is adorned like Shri Ram, who is carried here for a special visit on a Palkhi (Palaquin).

The temple also has facilities of accommodation for visitors who might want to perform special worships.