Location: Connaught Place , New Delhi , India
Built
by: Maharaj
Jai Singh of Jaipur
Also
known as: Hanuman Mandir
Primary
deity: Lord
Hanuman
Important
Festivals: Hanuman Jayanti
Attraction:
Hymn Recitation
INTRODUCTION
The Hanuman
Temple is situated on the Baba Kharak
Singh road which is on southwest direction of Connaught Place Central
Delhi . The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and the idol is of
Bala Hanuman which is a depiction of child Hanuman.
The temple
has a crescent moon, symbol of Islam, attached to the spire of the temple
instead of usual Hindu symbols like Aum or Sun. It was given to Tulsidas by
Mughal Emperor of that time as an honor and it saved the temple from being
plundered by several muslim invasions. The temple reached the peak of its fame
during Mughal period due to this extraordinary feature.
HISTORY
According
to the legend, the temple dates back to the Mahabharata times when it was built
by the rulers of the Indraprastha (modern day Delhi
HOW TO REACH
By Rail
The
temple is very near to the New Delhi
It is
well connected via metro rail service as it is close to Rajiv Chowk Metro
Station which is a hub of yellow and blue metro lines.
By Road
The
temple is very close to Connaught
Place
By Air
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEMPLE
The
Hanuman Mandir has a unique credential to its name in the form on the honor of
being placed in Guinness Book of World Records. The record is of nonstop 24
hour chanting of “Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” since August 1, 1964.
It is
also believed that Lord Hanuman fulfills the desires of the devotees who
whisper their wishes into the ear of idol of Nandi Bull.
WEATHER AND TIME TO VISIT
The two
days of the week, Tuesdays and Saturdays, are of great significance as visitors
come in maximum numbers. The annual festival of Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated
with great enthusiasm which falls on the day of full moon in Chaitra month
(March- April). The weather during this period is pleasant as it is the phase
of transition from winters to summers.
ACCOMODATION
The
temple is situated in Connaught
Place Delhi
TIPS FOR DEVOTEES
The
devotees are required to enter the temple barefooted. The temple remains open
from 5 in the morning to 11 in the night except on Tuesdays when it remains
open till 2:00 AM and on Saturday when it remains open the whole night. The
Arti timing is 5:30 in the morning.
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