Information of Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Karauli, Rajasthan

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located in the district of Dausa, in the state of Rajasthan, in Northwestern India. It is nearly 100 km away from Jaipur, approximately 44km from Hindaun City and about 40km from Karauli. It is in close proximity of Bandikui railway station. It is just 3 km towards the right of Balaji Mod on the Jaipur - Agra national highway. This shrine is largely dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is a name given to Lord Hanuman during his childhood. It shouldn't be mistaken as a shrine dedicated Lord Ganesh or Lord Krishna who are also addressed as Balaji. It is situated in the heart of Dausa town. It is popularly known for exorcism of evil spirits and ritualistic healing.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple Religious Significance

It is to be highly noted that there are three primary deities in Mehandipur Balaji Temple, they are Lord Hanuman, Shri Bhairav ji and Shri Pret Raj Sarkar or the King of spirits. This particular temple is visited by thousands of adherent devotees and pilgrims in order to get rid and cured from evil spirits exorcised. According to the local legends and religious scholars, amidst the hills of the Aravali Range, the images of Pret Raja (the king of spirits) and Lord Balaji appeared from 'Mehandipur Dham' nearly thousands of years ago in this valley. During those days, this holy spot was fully covered by thick and dense vegetation and dotted with wild animals. People from nook and corner of the country and abroad visit this particular Hindu temple. It is strongly believed that these lords largely saves devotees from different types of unfavorable planetary configurations that effects largely a person's personal and professional life. It is the right place for getting relief from black magic and malignant spirits, evil eyed witches, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, etc. it is to be highly remembered that in Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman is considered as the right symbol of courage. This lord helps solving the major and minor problems related to physical aspects. This shrine is very powerful as per religious experts and scholars. The followers and victims of evil spirit are made to read religious books, follow the prescribed treatment by the temple's priests and strictly follow vegetarian plus simple diet. The rules and regulation of the temple are followed by its adherent followers with a lot of perfection. This shrine is largely known for its pious rituals, services related to charity, offering food for the deprived and home for the sufferers in life.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple Architectural Significance

The architectural style and pattern of Mehandipur temple is based on the North Indian Hindu temple features rightly blended with Rajasthani architectural characteristics. The ceiling and flooring of this temple looks like an ancient Hindu temple. On the other hand, the external building structure resembles like a medieval Hindu temple in many religious aspects. The courtyard of this temple is apt for conducting various types of religious functions and activities. The vimana or sikaras of this shrine is moderate in height that can be seen from a long distance from this town. The prayer hall with beautifully crafted pillars is apt for accommodating hundreds of devotees at a time for religious affairs. This shrine stands unique among its surrounding temples such as Nilkanth Mahadev Temple, Pratap Vatika, Mataji Ka Mandir and Kaila Devi Temple.

Festivals at Mehandipur Balaji Temple

The major festivals that are grandly celebrated in Mehandipur temple of Dausa are Dusshera, Holi and Hanuman Jayanthi. These festival seasons are apt for the most effective and efficient time period for various acts of emancipation. All those people who visit this shrine for the treatment given at this shrine are actually something much beyond metaphysics. According to the local legends, the belief of the adherent devotees of this shrine and its lord is extremely dense. At this shrine, various types of special poojas, homams, yagnas are conducted as per the ancient Vedic rules and regulations on all the festive days and auspicious days.

So during the festival season, its becomes feast for one and all to be here and enjoy the celebration that is observed in a splendid and grand way.