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Mehandipur Balaji Temple
Hanuman (Balaji) · Dausa, Rajasthan
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The Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa district is one of the most extraordinary Hanuman shrines of India, revered above all as a place of healing and exorcism, where the afflicted come to be freed of evil spirits and troubles. Here Hanuman is worshipped as Balaji alongside Pretraj and Bhairav, in a temple whose intense rites set it apart from any ordinary shrine.
The lord who removes affliction
At Mehandipur, Hanuman as Balaji is sought as Sankat Mochan, the remover of troubles, in the most literal sense: people bring those believed possessed or beset by unseen affliction, seeking release through the lord’s power. The self-manifest image of Balaji is the heart of a worship marked by deep faith and unusual intensity.
Balaji, Pretraj and Bhairav
Three deities preside together — Balaji (Hanuman), Pretraj (the lord of departed spirits) and Kotwal Bhairav (the guardian) — and the rites of the temple call upon all three in the work of healing. Offerings are made in a particular way, and the temple keeps strict customs around them.
Customs of the shrine
Mehandipur is known for its strict observances: the temple’s prasad is not eaten nor carried home in the usual way, and pilgrims are told not to look back as they leave. These customs, kept by all who come, are part of the discipline of a place devoted to release from affliction. Ram Navami and the Hanuman festivals bring the largest crowds.
How to reach the temple
- By road: Mehandipur is in Dausa district, about 100 km from Jaipur on the Jaipur–Agra road, near Bandikui.
- By train: Bandikui Junction is the nearest railhead.
- By air: Jaipur airport is about 110 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Mehandipur Balaji famous?
It is revered above all as a place of healing and exorcism, where the afflicted come to be freed of evil spirits and troubles through the power of Hanuman as Balaji.
Which deities are worshipped at Mehandipur?
Three preside together — Balaji (Hanuman), Pretraj (lord of departed spirits) and Kotwal Bhairav (the guardian) — invoked together in the work of healing.
What are the temple’s special customs?
The temple keeps strict observances: its prasad is not eaten or carried home in the usual way, and pilgrims are told not to look back as they leave.
Is the image self-manifest?
Yes — the Balaji image at Mehandipur is held to be self-manifest, the heart of the temple’s intense worship.
What are the main festivals?
Ram Navami and the Hanuman festivals bring the largest crowds to Mehandipur.
How do I reach Mehandipur?
It is about 100 km from Jaipur on the Jaipur–Agra road near Bandikui; Bandikui Junction is the nearest railhead and Jaipur airport about 110 km away.
॥ जय बालाजी ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Deity | Hanuman as Balaji (with Pretraj and Bhairav) |
| Famous for | Healing and exorcism of affliction |
| Image | Self-manifest Balaji |
| Custom | Prasad not eaten or carried home; do not look back leaving |
| Region | Dausa, Rajasthan |
| Main Festival | Ram Navami |