Hamumanji is considered the god of Kali Yuga, and his service and worship are believed to fulfill all desires along with attaining the power of Buddha.
According to the Hindu Almanac, Chaitra Sud Punam is observed as the descent day of Lord Hanuman and hence, this day is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti. There are many famous and miraculous temples of Hanuman across India, among which the glory of Srikashtabhanjan Dev of Salangpur in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is unparalleled. Let’s know about the history and glory of Hanumanji temple in Salangpur.
History of Salangpur Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman Ji Mandir
The history of Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman Temple in Salangupur is about 175 years old. In this temple, the idol of Lord Hanuman was consecrated in Vikram Samvat 1905 on Aaso Vad Pancham. Till the date, Bajrang Bali is relieving the suffering of devotees. This idol is considered miraculous if we talk about the history of the world-famous Srikashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji temple in Salangpur.
There is an interesting history behind the construction of the Salangpur Hanuman Temple. After Swaminarayan Bhagwan’s meditation, his follower Gopalananda Swami visited the Botad village of Bhavnagar to spread satsang-bhakti. The Sant of Salangpur expressed their grief to the Gopalananda Swami and said that it had not rained in the village for 3-3 years and due to the lack of financial condition of the village, even the monks and saints are not visiting the place.
On hearing the distress of the sant, the Gopalananda Swami said, I will give you such debts which will fulfill the welfare and desires of the whole world. He painted the image of Hanumanji with his own hands on a stone at Padar of Salangpur village. Then a carpenter named Kana Kadia was called and an idol was carved out of that rock and the temple was constructed.
Foundation of Shree Sarangpur Hanuman Temple
Gopalananda Swami selected a day of Vikram Samvat 1905, Aso Vanda Panch for the life prestige of this magnificent idol and started this great work in the presence of sadhus-saints – Hari devotees. This idol of Shri Kastabhanjan Hanumanji Maharaj was installed in this grand festival with a Vedoka ceremony.
The best time to Visit Sarangpur Hanuman Temple
Today, the fame of Hanuman Dada of Salangpur has spread across the country and millions of people visit every year. In addition to Tuesdays and Saturdays, many pilgrims visit this temple on Hanuman Jayanti, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, and other festivals.
Aarti Time in Sarangpur Hanuman Temple
The day of Shri Kastabhanjandev temple starts at 5:30 in the morning with Mangala Aarti.
After 6:30 AM to 7 AM, a time for Balbhog, and 10:30 AM to 11 It’s Rajbhog time. By Afternoon, from 12 to 3 PM, darshans are closed. Evening Aarti at sunset, and bedtime is around 9 pm.
The sanctum sanctorum is managed by the Vadtal-based Sri Lakshminarayan Trust Board. This board itself has appointed the Kothariswamy of the temple.
