જેમોને જમાડું રે બાલાજી દાદા થાળ | BALAJI DADA NO THAAL, shree Balaji Hanumanji temple Rajkot #thal

LIVE AARTI balaji hanuman mandir rajkotShree Balaji Hanumanji Mandir is one of the most prominent, sacred, and deeply revered temples in Rajkot, Gujarat. Often referred to locally as "Mini Salangpur," this powerful shrine is dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his childhood form (Balaji Maharaj) and is widely famous for relieving devotees from troubles, negative energies, and struggles. 📍 Location & Contact DetailsMain Address: Bhupendra Road, Karanpara, Prahlad Plot, Rajkot, Gujarat Accessibility: Equipped with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, exit, and parking space ⏰ Temple Timings & AtmosphereDarshan Timings: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is one of the rare temples in Rajkot that allows continuous darshan.Peak Days: While peaceful on weekdays, it becomes incredibly vibrant and crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Special Celebrations: On Saturday evenings, the temple hosts a magnificent Bhajan Sandhya (devotional musical evening) and collective Hanuman Chalisa paths accompanied by a powerful musical system. Thousands of devotees fill the halls during the Saturday evening aarti. 📜 Historical and Religious SignificanceOrigins: The deity's history dates back roughly 150 years (established around 1890). The area was once a desolate orchard known as Karshan Bhagat Ni Vadi, which locals avoided out of fear of evil spirits.The Installation: To dispel fear from the minds of the people, Swami Balmukunddasji (a renowned saint of the Swaminarayan Sampraday) consecrated a small shrine and installed the idol of Hanumanji in his childhood form. Through his spiritual potency, he awakened the divine presence in the idol, naming him Kashtabhanjan Dev (the destroyer of miseries).Connection to Mahatma Gandhi: The temple holds historical importance from India's freedom struggle. When the Diwan of Rajkot ordered the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi to stop him from entering the city, authorities temporarily kept Gandhi inside this temple's veranda for a few hours to prevent public protests. Gandhi famously remarked that he wouldn't have otherwise had the chance to visit and receive the blessings of Balaji Hanuman if it wasn't for the Diwan's actions. 🏛️ Recent EnhancementsThe temple complex has recently undergone a major transformation into a grand, palace-like stone structure (Nutan Mandir). The new architecture features magnificent traditional designs and was formally inaugurated with massive five-day celebrations including a 108 Kund Yagna, Chhappan Bhog Annakut, and discourses by prominent saints. #hanumanji #hanuman #ram #jaishreeram #hanumanchalisa #bajrangbali #lordhanuman #jaihanuman #hindu #hinduism #hanumanjayanti #india #hanumantemple #shreeram #jaishriram #hanumanasana #mahadev #salasarbalaji #shriram #harharmahadev #ayodhya #jaibajrangbali #god #bholenath #ramayana #krishna #siyaram #jaisiyaram #balaji #shiva #lordrama #hanumangarh #ramayan #love #sankatmochan #jaimahakal #salangpur #sitaram #instagram #hanumandada #lordram #pawanputrahanuman #kashtbhanjandev #hanumanstatus #reels #jaihanumanji #hanumanmandir #jayshreeram #bajrangi #mahakal #gujarati #hanumantra #hanumanworld #devotional #hanumanfestival #rammandir #lordshiva #instagood #sanatandharma #omnamahshivaya