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Nimachana Hanuman Temple, Pali
Hanuman · Pali, Rajasthan
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The Nimachana Hanuman Temple in the Pali district of Rajasthan is a revered shrine of the lord in the old Marwar country, a place of steady devotion where pilgrims come on the days sacred to Hanuman for the removal of obstacles and the granting of vows. Set in the arid hills and fields of western Rajasthan, it is one of the many local Hanuman dhams that anchor the faith of the region.
A Hanuman shrine of Marwar
Hanuman, the tireless servant of Rama and the giver of strength and courage, is worshipped across Rajasthan in countless shrines, and the Nimachana temple in Pali is among the loved local dhams of the Marwar land. Devotees come to the lord for protection, for relief in difficulty and for the fulfilment of the vows they place before him.
Days of the lord
Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days sacred to Hanuman, bring the faithful in numbers, with offerings of vermilion, oil and laddus, and the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa filling the shrine. The simple devotion of the village and the surrounding region gives the temple its enduring place in the life of Pali.
Hanuman Jayanti in Pali
Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of the lord, is the temple’s great festival, when the shrine is decorated and the day is kept with bhajan, recitation and the gathering of devotees. The Pali country, set on the edge of the Thar in western Rajasthan, keeps its Hanuman dhams busy through the festival seasons.
How to reach the temple
- By road: the temple is in the Pali district of Rajasthan, reached by road from Pali town.
- By train: Pali Marwar is the nearest railway junction.
- By air: Jodhpur airport is the nearest, about 75 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nimachana Hanuman Temple?
It is a revered Hanuman shrine in the Pali district of Rajasthan, one of the loved local dhams of the Marwar country, where devotees come for protection and the fulfilment of vows.
Which days are most sacred here?
Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days sacred to Hanuman, bring the most devotees, with offerings of vermilion, oil and laddus and the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa.
What do devotees pray for?
They come to Hanuman for strength and courage, for protection and relief in difficulty, and for the granting of the vows they place before him.
What is the main festival?
Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of the lord, is the great festival, kept with bhajan, recitation and the gathering of devotees.
Where is the temple?
It is in the Pali district of Rajasthan, in the old Marwar country on the edge of the Thar.
How do I reach the temple?
It is reached by road from Pali town; Pali Marwar is the nearest railway junction and Jodhpur airport about 75 km away.
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| Deity | Hanuman |
| Region | Pali (Marwar), Rajasthan |
| Sacred days | Tuesdays and Saturdays |
| Worship | Vermilion, oil, laddus; Hanuman Chalisa |
| Setting | Arid hills of western Rajasthan |
| Main Festival | Hanuman Jayanti |